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Early Midseason Blooming Peonies Week 3

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.

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 becomes more double as the plant becomes established and when first planted it can have a Japanese form or even both types on the same plant in some seasons. 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 in it's bloom you can enjoy the wonderful full form and exotic color in your garden much earlier. $100.00 [Add to Cart for Fall 2012 Shipping]

Peony Bravura   (Saunders 1943) Peony Bravura is an early season blooming Saunders hybrid peony with a large cupped single flower, with an extra row of petals; brilliant crimson red petals with a light yellow center, a large cupped flower. 25" tall. 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. $24.99 [Add to Cart for Fall 2012 Shipping]

Peony Dearest   (Pehrson/Hollingsworth 1992) Peony Dearest is a single pink hybrid, fertile tetraploid, greenish cream white petals edged and veined cool, sharp pink, stigmas and filaments pink, a new unique pattern for peonies, very early and very strong 34" stems. Useful for further hybridizing, fertile both ways. Dawn Glow is one of it's parents. The glossy reflective surface of the petals is a unique feature of this flower. Plant in full sun in a well drained soil. Week 3 bloom date rating. $22.95 [Add to Cart for 2012 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. $30.00 [Add to Cart for 2012 Shipping]

Peony Friz-Bee  (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. $24.95 [Add to Cart for Fall 2012 Shipping ]

Peony Paul Friesen  (Tischler 1995) Peony Paul Friesen was our highest rated single red hybrid peony in 2010. A bright red single, hybrid. Blooms 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 introduction of Bob Tischler to your garden. Week 3 or 4 bloom date rating. $29.95 [Add to Cart for Fall 2012 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. Limited Supply for 2012. $30.00 [Add to Cart for Fall 2012 Shipping]

Peony Roselette ALM  (Saunders 1950) Peony Roselette This large flowered single pink hybrid won the Award of Landscape Merit because of its dependable bloom and resistance to late spring freezes. It’s ancestry includes P. mlokosewitschii, P. tenuifolia and P. lactiflora. Week 3 bloom date rating. Plant in full sun. $24.95 [Add to Cart for Fall 2012 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 difficult to find and is such a 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. Very limited number of plants available in 2012. $30.00 [Add to Cart for Fall 2012 Shipping]

Peony Late Windflower SOLD OUT  (Saunders 1939) Peony Late Windflower is a single white peony with side facing blooms with a deep orange gold center of stamens. Lacy foliage and multiple blooms on each stem add to its grace. It is a rare primary hybrid between Paeonia veitchii and the Himalayan Peony, Paeonia emodi. Rarely offered for sale it performs best in an area with afternoon shade and a wood land like leaf mulch. Week 4 bloom date rating. Plant in full morning sun with late afternoon sun protection. $0.00 [Add to Cart for Fall 2012 Shipping]

Peony Marie Fischer SOLD OUT  (Fischer 1973) Peony Marie Fischer is described as a buff-peach pink it is a lovely pastel early blooming single hybrid rarely encountered. Of great value for the breeding potential as it produces seed and its distinguished parent includes Moonrise the progenitor of many high quality peonies. Fragrant. Week 4 bloom date rating. Plant in full sun. $0.00 [Add to Cart for Fall 2012 Shipping]

Peony Athena SOLD OUT  (Saunders 1949) Peony Athena is back on our list for 2012 but in very short supply. 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. After our supply is sold this year the next offering will be fall 2013. Week 2 bloom date rating. $0.00 [Add to Cart for Fall 2012 Shipping]