Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. big blooms of peonies - Svetlana Repnitskaya/Getty Images Think spring starts in April? Not for peonies (Paeonia lactiflora).

These long-lived perennials provide beautiful displays with their short, shrubby growth; dark glossy foliage (some species); and showy blooms, even though the blooms may not last long. It is true that ...

Peonies are a long-time favorite mid-spring bloomer for their large, showy flowers and ability to come back for decades with minimal care. However, they sometimes are a bit finicky about blooming – ...