mollis
Flowers somewhat cup-shaped, simple, 7 cm across, soft pink. P. mollis belongs to the officinalis group and stands somewhat near P.humilis var. villosa. but origin is unknown. Stems 30-45 cm tall with blue-green foliage, compact growth, very early flowering.
CATHARINE FONTIJN (Van der Valk/Van der Zwet 1952)
Beautiful double pink flowers blended through white with yellow glow from center. When the flowers mature the yellow stamens become more visible and the petals nearly turn to white. Very fragrant. An excellent cut flower. Vigorous grower, very floriferous.
SPIFFY (Klehm 1999)
Flower of the Japanese type, very attractive contrasting colors. Fuschia guard petals surround a large center of creamy petaloids with fuschia accents. Fragrant flowers. Height 75 cm. Splendid peony...
BRIDAL GOWN (Klehm 1981)
Perfect double white, large flowers (Bomb type), strong stems. Light fragrance, excellent cut flower. Most desirable florist's choice, unique.
AUGUSTIN D'HOUR (Calot 1867)
A medium to large (12 cm) velvety red bloom that is a very different shade of a bright chestnut blood red or reddish mahogany. Strong stems, suitable to natural gardens, good in combination with perennials.
MADAME CALOT (Miellez 1856)
Large globular, very light old rose pink double with darker center; petal edges in center are flecked with crimson. Strong old rose fragrance, strong stems, height of plants 100 cm.
FLORENCE NICHOLLS (Nicholls 1938)
Flowers double, blush white, with a scarlet suffusion deepening to center, opened flowers are of rose shape, very wide and narrow petals intermingled. Very fragrant! Strong stems, very vigorous and floriferous.
AVALANCHE (Crousse 1886)
Flowers large, globular, double, blush-white of waxy texture with a faint pink center and very narrow crimson edges to a few petals. Compact, generally incurved flower with the tips of the outer petals recurved from its ball-like center. Fragrance strong but not sweet.
CHAMELEON (Klehm R.G. 2001)
Single lavender pink blooms on compact bushes with gray-green foliage. It belongs to the "Rock Garden Peonies" group. Rock-garden varieties are named for their short heights, suitable for rockeries and smaller gardens or the front of the perennial border. Their foliage, texture and blossoms sized in perfect proportion to their smaller stature. It blooms very early.
LORELEI (Hollingsworth 1996)
Flowers of bomb type, opens a striking orange pink, passes to light apricot orange. Sweet, spicy fragrance. Flowers, borne singly on 70 cm stems. Bush stoutly erect. Bright avocado color leaflets, veined yellow green. Excellent peony...
RED CHARM (Glascock 1944)
Sensational deep red double flowers. Flowers large (20 cm), perfectly formed. Mild sweet fragrance. The stems are strong and hold the large blooms erect. Excellent foliage. One of the best red coloured peonies, excellent for cutting.
LADY ALEXANDRA DUFF (Kelway 1902)
Double, large flower, light pink to blush with white central petals is surrounded by smaller saucer-shaped side flowers so each strong stem makes a bouquet. Very floriferous, flowers strongly scented. Vigorous and charming peony.
RASPBERRY CHARM (Wissing - Klehm 1985)
Flowers semi-double, large, a cup form, raspberry red with golden stamens in the centre. Blooming quite a bit ahead of other full-flowered peonies, lasts forever as a cut flower. Thick and very strong stems, plant habit of Coral Charm, height 85 cm. Beautiful peony, only rarely offered.
CALLIE´S MEMORY (Anderson 1999)
Flowers semi-double, apricot cream with maroon flares and picotee edges. At the opening, the flower has the shape of a rose. Flowers slightly fragrant. Nice foliage, good grower, 100% winter-hardy. Among peonies very unusual flower color, excellent.
VICTORIAN BLUSH (Klehm 1999)
Flowers large, double, blush white flowers, medium high crowned well arranged petals, nice guard petals, unfolds well. Good for cut-flower production, lovely attractive blush color in bouquets. Height 70 cm.
SHIRLEY TEMPLE (Smirnow 1948)
Large white double flowers with a light blush, opening from pink buds. Slight fragrance. Good grower with strong bush and dark green foliage. Excellent for cutting.
DO TELL (Auten 1946)
Light pink guard petals surrounding a spectacular center consisting of many staminodes of great contrasting colors in pink, white and purple shades. Fragrant flowers, fine plant habit, the spectacular flowering and the high vigour... a breathtaking peony.
arietina
Natural wild species with a wide distribution, Turkey and Greece being the main centres. Flowers single, purple red with yellow stamens in the centre. Foliage is blueish or greyish green (matte), deeply cut and consists of relatively narrow segments. Very vigorous and floriferous, suitable for growing in our climate.
CANARY BRILLIANTS (Anderson 1999)
Light salmon in bud, opening to semi-double to full double. Some blooms remain light yellow or apricot, while others become very brilliant in color. It has long stems and good green foliage. Height 70 cm.
JAN VAN LEEUWEN (van Leeuwen 1928)
Flowers of japanese type, white, large petals surround a small center of deep yellow staminodes. Good bush habit, thick and strong stems make these sort especially good for cutting.
GREEN HALO (Klehm 1999)
Snowy white topping of frilly petals and petaloides crown this semi-double flowered peony. Underneath lie unusual green guard petals. Flowers slightly fragrant. Very unusual, very rare...
HENRY BOCKSTOCE (Bockstoce 1955)
Full double, huge dinner plate size, rich cardinal red, excellent flowers. True red flower color comes from it being a Paeonia officinalis x lactifora hybrid. The last flowering peony of this hue in the season. Excellent grower, but slow of increase, sparse bush, heavy and tall stems. Highly prized as a cut-flower. Stunning presentation in the garden.
LEMON CHIFFON (Reath 1981)
Flowers large, double ball with heavy substance, lemon yellow. Extremely floriferous peony, blooms are held erect due to strong stems, lovely fragrance. Attractive deep green foliage. Beautiful sort, always in high demand.
RASPBERRY SUNDAE (Klehm 1968)
A well shaped creamy white double with raspberry pink over the top. Very pleasant sweet fragrance. Vigorous grower, medium tall with flexing stems. So nice combination of white and pink...a long time customer's favourite.
