As we anxiously await the arrival of spring, we can't help but daydream about green trees and blooming flowers. The Bluegrass State will literally spring to life in the next few weeks, and the array of colorful flowers is one of the best parts. If you love flowers - and who doesn't? - then you'll love this destination in southern Kentucky. Gold City Flower Gardens is a local flower farm that specializes in rare peonies, among other beautiful blooms. There are several ways to get these gorgeous flowers for yourself, but you may just want to plan a visit to this dreamy peony farm in Kentucky this spring.
Gold City Flower Gardens is located on Gold City Road in the town of Franklin. It primarily functions as a mail -order nursery, but you are able to visit and shop in person during the growing season.
The stunning farm has been owned by a couple since 1996, who started with potted flowers. The garden quickly grew to encompass acres of beautiful blooms. They specialize in peonies and day lilies, so spring and summer are busy times at the farm.
If you have ever seen a peony, you know they are delicate and absolutely gorgeous.
Gold City grows Myron D. Bigger flowers, which are known all over the world for their beauty.
Gold City Flower Gardens grow a variety of different peonies, so you'll see several colors and shapes. The peony is one of the most beloved flowers in the world, yet you can't find them just anywhere, which makes them even more special.
If you can’t make it out to the actual farm and nursery during the growing season, you can still appreciate these blooms for yourself, as flower orders can be made through the website or phone. (Contact information listed below)
The loving care that goes into growing all of these flowers is evident in their quality. It takes patience and knowledge to produce such a vast selection of these beautiful plants.
If you're looking for something other than peonies, Gold City Flowers has other options, including day lilies - another delicate flower that also comes in a variety of colors and shapes.
Gold City Flower Gardens welcomes visitors during the growing season (typically May through September) and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We recommend calling ahead to ensure that the gardens are open to the public before you plan your trip.
As the gardens are on private property, be sure to be extremely respectful of the land and the gorgeous flowers that are grown on this lovely farm.
Gold City Flower Gardens is one of the best-kept secrets in this area of Kentucky, and its beautiful rows of peonies and other flowers are a wonderful way to welcome spring back to the Bluegrass State. Is the peony one of your favorite flowers? Are there any other flower farms in Kentucky we should visit? Let us know in the comments!
Gold City Flower Gardens is located at 6298 Gold City Rd., Franklin, KY 42134. For more information, visit their website here and Facebook page here, or give them a call at 270-776-6584.
And if you'd like to welcome spring with a wildflower hike in Kentucky, check out our previous article here.
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