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Antique & Historic Peonies

Antique and historic heirloom peonies have endured and delighted gardeners for generations. Those listed here are all 100+ years old! Long lived garden perennials, peonies persist for centuries in our gardens. They can be found in restored historic gardens throughout the United States bringing fragrance, huge blooms and authenticity to the gardens they grace. Help save some of these beautiful and historic gems from extinction by planting one or two in your garden this year. Old fashioned peonies bring back fond memories of a time when we could relax in the garden and find a more relaxed pace to life.

Peony Boule de Neige  (Calot 1867) Peony Boule de Neige - This ancient and very rare French variety was introduced by Calot in 1867 and survives today due to it’s prolific bloom production. It's blooms are nearly as large as those of Festiva maxima with which it blooms nearly at the same time. However, while it has the same prominent red markings in the center of the flower the flowers are also accented by a golden glow from the stamens at the center of the blooms. For the authentic restoration of historic gardens this is a perfectly lovely variety to choose. Plant in full sun. Week 5 bloom date rating. $24.99 [Add to Cart for 2011 Fall Shipping]

Peony Duchesse de Nemours  (Calot 1856) Peony Duchesse de Nemours Fragrant double white, popular cut flower blooms early for a white, large cupped guard petals, very floriferous with strong stems. Still a valuable plant after over 150 years. It produces an abundance of blooms and if you wish to have larger blooms simple remove the small side buds before they reach green pea size. Plant in full sun. Week 5 bloom date rating. $19.99 [Add to Cart for 2011 Fall Shipping]

Peony Frances Willard  (Brand 1907) Peony Frances Willard is a double that opens a lovely pink quickly fading to blush and then white with a carmine touch on some of the inner petal edges. In cool seasons this flower may open pink which fades to white as you can see in the photo. Large fragrant blooms on strong floriferous stems with dark green foliage. Midseason. The blooms are noted for holding their flower form exceptionally well. Plant in full sun. Week 5 bloom date rating. $22.95 [Add to Cart for 2011 Fall Shipping]

Peony Francois Ortegat   (Parmentier 1850) Peony Francois Ortegat is an Antique French variety grown since 1850 and used in many restoration gardens. Difficult to find the real thing. Deep purple crimson double of semi-rose form, tall late-midseason blooming, free blooming with medium size flowers. Plant in full sun. Week 5 bloom date rating. Limited supply in 2011. $24.99 [Add to Cart for 2011 Fall Shipping]

Peony Judge Berry  (Brand 1907) Peony Judge Berry a very large, even light rose pink of a delicate shade. Some bright gold stamens bring sparkle to the flower. The great immense sized early blooms should be supported. Few doubles of large size are in bloom as early as this one. For those who are interested in preserving peony history some of these 100 year old peonies are still going strong after a century and for the collector make a great addition to your garden. Week 5 bloom date rating. Limited quantities for 2011. $24.95 [Add to Cart for 2011 Fall Shipping]

Peony Karl Rosenfield  (Rosenfield 1908) Peony Karl Rosenfield. This is a very showy flower for the garden and as a cut flower. Fragrant late blooming deep double red with a semi-rose form, very large blooms are a favorite garden and cut flower. Great foliage. Plant in full sun. Week 5 bloom date rating. $19.95 [Add to Cart for 2011 Fall Shipping]

Peony Madame de Verneville  (Crousse 1885) Peony Madame de Verneville a double white bomb shows a hint of yellow and the wonderful rose fragrance make it a long standing popular garden peony. The crown center may have petals with red edges. 30” tall. As cut flowers many of these Antique French varieties have been standards of quality for many years. There many flowers and dependable garden performance creates a high demand for them by the modern gardener too! Plant in full sun. Week 5 bloom date rating. $24.95 [Add to Cart for 2011 Fall Shipping]

Peony Mary Brand  (Brand 1907) Peony Mary Brand a dark, clear claret-red rose type double with a brilliant sheen is still turning heads after 100 years. Blooms midseason and makes a great garden display. Exceptional keeping quality as a cut flower. Only 28" tall with good dark green foliage. Will produce a few seeds for those interested in hybridizing peonies. Plant in full sun. Week 5 bloom date rating. $19.99 [Add to Cart for 2011 Fall Shipping]

Peony Mikado  (Japan 1893) Peony Mikado has a floral presentation in the garden that is just wonderful as the flowers are held above the foliage in ahorizontal plane giving a high impact in the garden. Japanese cupped red with rose and yellow center, very floriferous, midseason, tall. Because of its vigor and prodigious flower production it is perhaps one of the most widely grown of all the Japanese form peonies. This one has been handed down in many families and if you are looking to find a long lived and dependable peony that will not flop over in bloom this one is a perfect choice. Plant in full sun. Week 6 bloom date rating. $19.95 [Add to Cart for 2011 Fall Shipping]

Peony Mons Jules Elie  (Crousse 1888) Peony Mons Jules Elie Early-midseason blooming, double opaque pink with broad smooth guard petals and an incurved center, very large and fragrant blooms are one of the best for cut flowers because of generous bloom. Perhaps there is no other more widely planted pink peony except perhaps Sarah Bernhardt. Needs staking, 40" stems. Plant in full sun.Week 5 bloom date rating. $19.99 [Add to Cart for 2011 Fall Shipping]