Walter Faxon Peony Growing Habit|Upright It is ideal for container

It is ideal for container growing with it's compact size (height & width of 2-3 feet at maturity) so no fear if you live outside the hardiness zone (8-11) since you can bring it indoors for winter protection

its vines grow quite long

(Paeonia lactiflora)

it seems to prefers partial to full shade and humus-rich

Walter Faxon Peony Growing Habit|Upright It is ideal for containerDouble, mid season, medium sized bloom with a shell like pink color. Mildly fragrant. Care Peonies like a sunny well drained location planted 2 4' apart with the eyes no more than 2" below soil level. As far as fertilization, fertilizer or compost in spring. Peonies take time to establish, often 3 years before they start blooming, but the wait is so worth it. Let them grow undisturbed and they will bring joy to you and your loved ones through the