Posted in Oregon Nature March 16, 2021 by

You’ll Want To Visit Adelman Peony Gardens, A Dreamy Peony Farm In Oregon This Spring

If you live in Oregon, you’ve probably heard of Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, home to perhaps the most popular spring flower festival in the state. But there’s another Oregon farm that shines each spring, too, and that’s Adelman Peony Gardens. This dreamy peony farm in Oregon lets you wander through their 25-acre field of incredibly beautiful blooms, and is an absolutely glorious place to visit.

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Peonies may not be as popular as roses or tulips, but you should definitely take notice of these flowers.
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Peonies are a nostalgic, old-fashioned flower, bringing to mind romantic gardens in an English countryside.
They come in a spectrum of brilliant hues, and there are 30 known species and hundreds of varieties of this beguiling bloom.
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Peonies originated in Asia, and have been found in gardens there for over 4,000 years.
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They're native to Asia, Europe, and Western North America -- AKA, the Pacific Northwest.
In Oregon, you'll find the most splendid peonies at Adelman Peony Gardens.
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Located in Salem, Adelman Peony Gardens is a family-run peony farm that's been in operation since 1993.
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Adelman Peony Gardens grows over 500 varieties of peonies on their 25-acre farm.
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Because it’s a bit more off the beaten path, you might find you have this picturesque peony farm all to yourselves.
They're open daily from May 1-June 15, and encourage all to come and stroll through their resplendent fields of floral glory.
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While you're there, you can also purchase cut flowers or peonies in containers, and bring the beauty home with you.
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Peonies aren't fussy plants, and grow well in Oregon—with a little love and care.
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Potted peonies can be planted any time they’re available; but in Oregon, fall is optimal.
These blossoms can survive up to 100 years.
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Each year, the plants get bigger and bigger. In fact, it's easy to spot more mature peonies in a field: the oldest ones are expansive bushes covered with big, vibrant flowers.
Peonies make for charming bouquets and will last a long time in a vase.
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Adelman Farms suggests taking a bucket out to the garden with you and getting the stems in water as soon as possible. Then cut the stems under water, and immediately put them into a vase. (And they're true experts—farm owner Carol Adelman actually co-authored this definitive guide on peonies!)
Adelman Peony Gardens is a floral fantasyland, right here in Oregon.
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Spring is beckoning, and this peony farm in Oregon is an absolutely delightful way to welcome the season.
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If you want to experience the full glory of spring in Oregon, visit Adelman Peony Gardens. This Oregon peony farm really is the epitome of spring splendor, and will absolutely inspire you to grow some of these gorgeous flowers in your own garden. For more information on the dreamy peony farm in Oregon, visit Adelman Peony Gardens website.

And if you’re swooning over spring, this lavender farm in Oregon is just the place to bask in the splendor of the season.

Address: 5690 Brooklake Rd NE, Salem, OR 97305, USA