Q: I have some old peonies that flop over every spring, so I use a wire frame to keep them straight up. I saw some peonies in a landscape the other day that have very sturdy-looking stems that don’t seem to need a frame. Any idea on what they are?
A: I don’t know for sure what variety they are, but many newer hybrids on the market do have sturdier stems than the older heirloom varieties that get passed on to younger generations. I have a Coral Charm herbaceous peony that has great pink flowers held up high above the plant.
