JOKER (Rogers L./A. 2004)
Full double flowers, 1 - 3 per stem. Flowers open dark pink, matures to white-centre with pink picotee edge. Plants 80 cm high, strong stems. A beautiful peony, stunning flower colour changes during a day.
ATHENA (Saunders 1949)
Flowers single, large, ivory-white to apricot-yellow with prominently present lavender flares at the base of the flower petals, contrasting golden-yellow stamens in the centre. It is a quadruple hybrid created from P. lactiflora x {(P. macrophylla x P. mlokosewitschii) x P. officinalis} breeding. Light fragrance. Early blooming, floriferous and vigorous with strong stems. Only rarely offered. Recommended. Plant height 80 cm.
CORAL MAGIC (Klehm 1998)
Flowers large, semi-double, cup-shaped, reddish-pink to deep rose coral with two to three rows of petals, with contrasting golden-yellow stamens in the center. The flowers grow singly on strong stems that have pretty dark green foliage. Plant height 80 cm. A beautiful novelty from a well-known American breeder.
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.
MACKINAC GRAND (Reath 1992)
Very large (17 cm), semi-double flowers, brilliant orange red hybrid with three or four rows of guard petals, all ruffled, golden yellow stamens in the center. Very attractive huge red flowers are fragrant, excellent for cutting. Plant height 90 cm.
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!
SCARLET O'HARA (Falk-Glasscock 1956)
Large, fiery red single flowers and contrasting golden stamens on strong stems come from breeding P. lactiflora x P. officinalis. Superb, rich green foliage on a very vigorous, easy to grow plant. If you have a full sun garden, you need this peony for sure…
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.
FLAME (Glasscock 1939)
Medium to large single flowers are fiery scarlet red with contrasting golden stamens. Strong but fairly short stems come from breeding P. lactiflora x P. peregrina. Plant height 70 cm, recommended for group plantings in sunny gardens. Works well as a cut flower too.
PILLOW TALK (Klehm C.G. 1973)
Flowers double, large, no stamens. Cameo pink colour with hint of rose at base, pleasantly fragrant. Excellent as a cut flower. Strong stems and dark green leaves, height 80 cm. Charming!
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.
PASTEL SPLENDOR (Anderson/Seidl 1996) R.F. 1986)
Huge semi-double white flowers with deep lavender to purple flares. The contrast between the purple color of the center of this peony and the pure white petals is magnificent – it is reminiscent of the type found on the Chinese Gansu Mudan (P. rockii hybrids). Robust stems hold the flowers well above the foliage. Beautiful, slightly fragrant flowers. Amazing...
