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Hidden Springs Flower Farm
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18581 County Road 4
Spring Grove, MN 55974

Peonies Blooming Week 3 - Early Midseason

The early midseason varieties of peonies with a week 3 bloom date rating bloom a week ahead of the common garden peony but with a good representation of hybrids and more of the double flowered forms that gardeners love so much. You get the best of the hybrids and some of the fine garden peonies that begin their bloom this week and will be followed by other lactiflora peonies to continue the flower show until the end of the peony bloom season in the garden. By choosing some early midseason peonies in this group you assure that you have great bloom along with the early blooming iris in your garden to create a spectacular splash of color. While your neighbors are still waiting for their peonies to bloom your garden will be the envy of the neighborhood.

Paeonia officinalis officinalis  (wild species 1753) Grown from wild collected seed from several areas of Europe. The plants grow to 24” tall and are very early blooming with rosy pink flowers. They are mountian growing plants at the tree line and are well adapted to dry well drained sites in full sun. These will be 2-3 eye divisions from mature plants. Very fertile with other tetraploid species and rewarding for those wishing to try growing peony species from seed. $29.95 [Add to Cart for Fall 2013 Shipping.]

Peony Bob   (Tischler 1998) Peony Bob a dark black-red hybrid was chosen by Bob Tischler as his namesake. Winner of the Grand Prize-Queen of the Show Peony at the 2011 National Peony Show in Wilsonville, Oregon. A semi-double to full double black red hybrid it may display a Japanese form until established. Large flowers on strong stiff stems, excellent foliage. Early season bloom. The flower can be double or it can have a Japanese form or even both types on the same plant. There is a unique almost fluorescent purple color on the back base of the petals highlighted by a white basel flare. With a Week 3 bloom date rating puting it nearly 2 weeks ahead of other double hybrids like Red Grace you can enjoy the wonderful full form and exotic color in your garden much earlier. $79.95 [Add to cart for fall 2013 shipping.]

Peony Bravura   (Saunders 1943) Peony Bravura is a brilliant true crimson red colored early blooming Saunders' hybrid peony with a large cup shaped bloom. CConsidered a single it has an extra row of petals with a light yellow center. A compact 25" tall it requires no support in the garden. Very early blooming, medium green foliage. Very quick to establish it makes a nice display in the garden with its vibrant true red colored blooms. Plant in full sun in well drained soil. Week 3 bloom date rating. $21.99 [Add to cart for fall 2013 shipping.]

Peony Campagna   (Saunders 1941) Peony Campagna is a brilliant single white hybrid with a goblet shaped bloom with green shadows and no pink tones. Remarkable clear opaque white color is a perfect background for the gold center. A triple hybrid. lacti x (off. x mac). This rare Saunders hybrid is very choice plant for those looking for a very pure white to place in a white theme garden that blooms early in the peony flowering season. Prefers a sunny well drained site for best performance. Week 3 bloom date rating. $26.99 [Add to cart for fall 2013 shipping.]

Peony Edward Steichen  (Saunders 1941) Peony Edward Steichen a semi-double vivid dark red Saunder's hybrid,large handsome flowers, lasts well, spreading habit, finest of this strain. Early 30" tall. Has produced an occasional seed which is rare for some of these Saunders hybrids. Foliage is a chartreuse color when first emerging adding to it's garden interest. Plant in full sun in well drained soil. Week 3 bloom date rating. $24.99 [Add to cart for fall 2013 shipping.]

Peony Friz-Bee NEW FOR 2013!  (Tischler 1999) Peony Friz-Bee a dark red hybrid introduction of Bob Tischlers' was named for the Friesen's dog which would keep Bob company while tending the peony fields. It has 5-6" blooms with a bright yellow center. The 22 -24" stems are strong and require no support to hold up the flowers in the garden. It blooms early above glossy green, disease free foliage. No side buds. Week 3 bloom date rating. Plant in full sun in a well drained soil. $24.99 [Add to cart for fall 2013 shipping.]

Peony Illini Belle   (Glasscock 1941) Peony Illini Belle. This peony hybrid is absolutely beautiful. Semi double with 4 to 5 rows of brilliant dark red petals, it blooms early on very strong stems. If you are tired of staking and tying up your peonies this one will set you free from that task. Plant in full sun in a well drained soil. Week 4 bloom date rating. $26.99 [Add to cart for fall 2013 shipping.]

Peony Illini Chief   (Glasscock, 1940) Peony Illini Chief Single hybrid with a distinct Orange-Red colored flower making it brilliant in the spring garden. Early blooming hybrid. A lactiflora x officinalis hybrid. The flowers are a bright red with a hint of orange when first open. Plant in full sun in a well drained soil. $34.95 [Add to cart for fall 2013 shipping.]

Peony Merry Mayshine ALM NEW FOR 2013!  (Saunders/Hollingsworth/Smetana 1994) Peony Merry Mayshine is a newly awarded fern leaf hybrid with deep red 5" flowers held above dark green strong stemed fine foliage. 24" tall with vigorous upright growth, early bloom. Excellent plant habit and many blooms garnered it the APS Award of Landscape Merit. Plant in full sun. Week 3 bloom date rating. $24.99 [Add to cart for fall 2013 shipping.]

Peony Paul Friesen  (Tischler 1995) Peony Paul Friesen is our highest rated single red hybrid peony. A bright red single, hybrid. Blooms are held on strong, sturdy stems that grow 24 to 25 inches in height. Light green carpels are surrounded by red stamens and then a full row of golden yellow. Stands upright with excellent foliage. Blooms early. A very attractive low-growing plant which makes it well-liked by all who see it in the garden. Named for Mildred Friesen’s youngest son who carefully cultivated the rows of Mr. Tischler's peonies. Bob Tishler's seedling #7269. You'll be happy you added this rare late introduction of Bob Tischler's to your garden. Week 3 or 4 bloom date rating. $24.99 [Add to cart for fall 2013 shipping.]

Peony Athena Sold Out  (Saunders 1949) Peony Athena is a stunning patterned, early blooming single, apricot buff with rosy pink flares inside each petal. The strong 30" stems grow quickly in the spring and the flower has a pleasant,light fragrance. This is one of Professor Saunders' Quad hybrids involving 4 different peony species in its background. The foliage stays healthy all season. Plant in full sun. Week 2 bloom date rating. $0.00 [Already sold out for fall 2013 shipping.]

Peony Red Glory   (Auten 1937) Peony Red Glory a semi-double red hybrid, very early bloom, tall, rich, brilliant uniform dark red. Very large five layers of petals. Rare and difficult to find offered. Week 3 bloom date rating. $34.95 [Add to cart for fall 2013 shipping.]