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Hidden Springs Flower Farm
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Fragrant Peonies

Our top 12 most fragrant peonies include; Philomele, Moonstone, Alexander Fleming, Chestine Gowdy, the yellow flowered anemone form variety with a hint of sweet citrus is Laura Dessert, Kelways Glorious truely is glorious in form and fragrance, Myrtle Gentry is at the top of many lists as the most fragrant while others prefer the vibrant true red colors found in Red Charm and Diana Parks two fantastic hybrid doubles that are very fragrant. Rounding out the dozen are Madame Calot for the French Country Garden, Lady Alexandra Duff which is a beloved variety in English Gardens, and Hermione which I wish was in bloom all year long. Many peonies with French sounding names like Madame Calot are deliciously fragrant. They were selected as cut flower varieties for people who wanted them to be cut, brought indoors and enjoyed not just for their color but fragrance also.

Henry Bockstoce SOLD OUT  (Bockstoce 1955) Early, enormous double red, tall, hybrid, lovely dark burgundy red with a rose center. Strong 32" stems. Very fragrant. You will never regret getting this peony for your garden and those who have waited in the past to order later in the season are disappointed when it is sold out. Plant in full sun in well drained soil. $0.00 [Add to Cart]

Hermione SOLD OUT  (Sass 1932) Very fragrant, almost heavenly so, full double pink huge blossoms. If you long for the wonderful fragrance of flowers that has been bred out of so many of the modern plants this one will bring you back for another whiff of heavenly fragrance. Don’t be afraid to bring a bloom inside as a cut flower as it is excellent for that purpose too. Plant in full sun. I really like this peony when I walk by in the garden and can smell it without having to stick my nose in the plant. $0.00 [Add to Cart]

Honey Gold SOLD OUT  (Klehm 1966) Double cream white with mass of yellow petals in the center. Fragrant, 30" mid-season. Peony gardeners are so thrilled whenever it is offered because it makes a such a good cut flower and is so distinctive in the garden. Very impressive! Plant in full sun. $0.00 [Add to Cart]

Karl Rosenfield SOLD OUT  (Rosenfield 1908) Despite it's low price this is still 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. $0.00 [Add to Cart]

Kelways Glorious SOLD OUT  (Kelway 1909) Large double white bomb, very fragrant making it highly sought after. Dark green foliage. This variety was once held in very high esteem because of its show qualities. This English variety is still sought after by peony collectors wishing to recreate historic gardens that had the best varieties of their day. Even though supplies are quite limited many customers order more than one at a time so take advantage of them while they last. Supply limited! $0.00 [Add to Cart]

Lady Alexandra Duff SOLD OUT  (Kelway 1902) Superb semi-double to double blush lavender-pink flower with large center flower surrounded by smaller semi-double side blooms so a single stem makes a whole bouquet. Strong stems very floriferous with a graceful garden effect. Strong fragrance, midseason, 36" stems. Easily grown. Plant in full sun. $0.00 [Add to Cart]

Laura Dessert SOLD OUT  (Dessert 1913) Double Anemone form, may have a pink cast to petals and a distinct lemon yellow ball of petals when first open. Strong grower and quite generous bloomer. Holds color nicely when cut early and brought in for display where its fragrance can be admired. The foliage is a very healthy dark green. One of my top 10 personal favorites. Plant in full sun. $0.00 [Add to Cart]

Lotus Queen SOLD OUT  (Murawska 1947) The flower arrangers love this variety that looks like a giant quilled chrysanthemum. It's intricate flower parts make it distinct and unusual enough to be considered one of the fine collectable varieties of this form of peonies. Japanese cup shape pure white guards surround fine narrow yellow center petals that are rolled into tubes for half of their length ending in frilly tips. Lightly fragrant its 36” long stems are a perfect length for cutting. Dark green foliage. Plant in full sun. $0.00 [Add to Cart]

Madame Calot   (Milleaux 1856) Like many of the French Antique varieties this one is very, very fragrant! Double very light old rose pink with cream tints in collar and a darker center with red flecks, early-midseason, tall, with strong stems, extremely floriferous with very fragrant large globular flowers, excellent foliage and superb as a cut flower where it's fragrance will enhance your enjoyment of having a bouquet in the home. Plant in full sun. $0.00 [Add to Cart]

Madylone SOLD OUT  (Van Loon 1966) Extra large full double shell-pink flowers late season on large plants makes an impressive plant in the garden. Fragrant blossoms only add to it's value, 32" tall stems. Plant in full sun. $0.00 [Add to Cart]

Most single flowered form peonies do not have a nice fragrance because the pollen gives off what some describe as a bitter scent. It is far less common to find a fragrant double red peony than say a fragrant double blush peony. As you may guess not all people agree on which peonies are the most fragrant. My favorite fragrant peony? I hate to pick one but those at the top of my list would be Moonstone and Madame Calot for classic form, Laura Dessert and Philomele for rarity of form, and Myrtle Gentry for the most strongly fragrant in the garden.