Yes, growing Peony Tulips is worth it to get something so early that resembles a Peony. Too bad they are a yearly purchase, as they never look as good as that first year. I grew them when I lived in Randolph, MA (just south of Boston). Where are you located? Your page does not mention your location aside from just MA. I gave up growing Peony Tulips and have replaced them with pink Peony Poppies, which bloom now for me here in NC z7. I winter sow those and they reseed well. I did an experiment to see if I could transplant one, and it worked! Never hurts to try anything and everything in the garden.

I am in Arlington. I hate to admit it but after they bloom I just dig them all out and toss them on the compost heap. I buy more every year. Why risk having a lame show in the spring and why bother looking at their dying foliage for a month. Fortunately my actual Peonys have not started to bloom so they were not affected by the monsoon. I have an attraction to flowers that are sensitive to the weather or only last a day or two. My attempts at wsing and transplating poppies has not been great. I direct sow now. I havn't grown any Peony Poppies but will try them next year. Thanks for the inspiration. I agree with your last statement. I read alot about gardening but I prefer to learn the rules the hard way.