CHRISTMAS VELVET (Anderson 1992)
Flowers large, double ball form, velvety red, pleasantly fragrant. The flowers bloom on strong stems above a leafy bush, so they are easily visible even from a distance. Thanks to the strong stems, the flowers are very suitable for cutting. Profusely flowering and healthy growing peony with nice foliage, plant height 70 cm.
COMMAND PERFORMANCE (Hollingsworth 1996)
Full double, bomb-shaped flowers, very large (23 cm), cardinal red color, fragrant. Petals tightly packed to the center. One flower per stem, no sidebuds, so it is perfect for cutting. Plant height 80 cm.
SINGING IN THE RAIN (Smith, Newton 2002)
Flowers semi-double, pleasantly fragrant. Newly opened flowers appear to be light orange, heavily flushed with pink, some petals have dark pink streaks. Mature flowers salmon to deep yellow. Combination of the two color stages gives the plant a very pretty two-tone effect (click on the photo to see them). Very floriferous, 3-4 buds per stem, 50 flowers in one plant! Flowers are virtually unaffected by heavy rain, thus the name. Plant height 120 cm. Very beautiful, only rarely offered peony, always in high demand. Limited amount of plants.
SHE'S MY STAR (Klehm 2000)
Flowers double (Bomb type) multicolored pink and cream with tightly packed petals. The double row of round, large guard petals nicely hold the flower form. The blossom top matches the delicate color of the guards. Flowers slightly fragrant, good as a cut-flower. Strong stems, plant height 70 cm.
PINK VANGUARD (Seidl/Hollingsworth 2005)
Flower large, semi-double, pink. Long, broad guard petals surround several rows of inner petals having excellent substance. Opens a cool medium pink hue, passing lighter as the flower ages red accents at center. Very early flowering, vigorous plant with flowers that are resistant to late freeze damage. Plant height 80 cm.
MARIE LEMOINE (Calot 1869)
Flowers large, double, compact and flat at first; lemon-white with a trace of crimson on edges of a few petals, develops to a large, globular form, pure white, with a few yellow petaloids in the collar. Moderately floriferous; stout stems and foliage. Flowers pleasantly fragrant. Plant height 80 cm. Marie Lemoine (Calot 1869), white, cream at centre. Very large. Rose type. Medium height. Sweetly scented.
DIANA PARKS (Bockstoce 1942)
Full double, bomb-shaped flowers of bright carmine red color. Petals tightly packed to the center, which is pushed up in the maturing process resulting in huge and stunning bomb-shaped flowers. No sidebuds. Delicously scented flowers seldom seen amongst true red peony cultivars.
LEMON CLOUDS (Laning/Klehm 2008)
NOVELTY! Flowers semi-double, 15 cm in diameter, soft lemon yellow, inner petals rounded, outer petals fringed. Upright growth, flowers grow single on strong stems, are fragrant and very suitable for cutting. Plant height 70 cm. A novelty, so far only rarely offered!
GREEN LOTUS (Klehm 1995)
Flowers single, white to light lime green base with some white and lime green streaking with touches of light to medium pink toward petal ends. Unusual cactus flowering dahlia type. Good foliage and slight fragrance. Plant height 60 cm.
FESTIVA PIXIE (Klehm 1986)
Flowers large (18 cm), double, tightly petalled bomb usually dappled with red candy striping on creamy white petals. Flowers pleasantly fragrant. Stems strong, foliage large, dark green, plant height 70 cm.
CHINOOK (Sherwood 1981)
Flowers large (15 cm in diam.), double, light salmon tailored flower with marbled red petals in the center. Fragrant when first open. Strong stems, height 90 cm. Late term of flowering in the season.
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.
DINNER PLATE (Klehm 1968)
Huge, double flowers, soft pink with tints of salmon. Very fragrant. Strong grower, healthy dark green foliage, average height 100 cm. Very popular peony, one of the largest flowers among all peony sorts.
MADAME DE VERNEVILLE (Crousse 1885)
Flowers large, double (Bomb Type), pure white with sharp red highlights scattered over the upper third of the flower when fully opened. Pleasant rose fragrance, excellent for floral bouquets.
MISS AMERICA (Mann - van Steen 1936)1955)
Flowers large, semi-double, blush to white with golden stamens and excellent fragrance. Very floriferous, early, no staking. Ideal as a cut - flower. Strong stems, height 80 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.
BUCKEYE BELLE (Mains 1956)
Extremely dark red (almost chocolate-red) semi-double, medium-sized flowers, petals are sprinkled with golden stamens. Striking maroon fall foliage. The very dark color, low plant height, compact habit makes this sort a very special.
BARTZELLA (Anderson 1986)
Full double flowers, bright yellow with red flares. Healthy and strong growth, 100% winter-hardy. Lovely lemon fragrance, giant flowers (18 cm)! Recommended for any garden, unique and most popular yellow sort.
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.
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.
CORA STUBBS (Krekler W.H. 1985)
Flower Japanese form, sassy raspberry pink with large vanilla ice cream scoop center. Flowers pleasantly fragrant. Vigorous plant habit and lush foliage, one of the best!
CORAL SUNSET (Wissing 1965)
Flowers semi-double, deep orange-coral color, deepest of all Corall sorts and nicest fragrance in this group. Many thick, strong stems, very vigorous grower. Excellent as a cut-flower.
DUCHESSE DE NEMOURS (Calot 1856)
Flowers double, cupped, creamy white, very pleasant, strong sweet fragrance. Very floriferous. Many strong stems, excellent foliage. Old, but still very very popular sort, also good as cut-flower. Its fragrance is so sweeeeet!
