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Hybrid Peonies

Hybrid Peonies are the result of crossing two or more different species peonies. Although they exhibit all the flower forms found in our traditional lactiflora garden peonies they tend to have a greater representation in the single and semi-double forms. There are some strikingly beautiful doubles and very rarely are there found in the form called Japanese. The most striking example that I can think of is the variety Walter Mains. The often elegant flowers are found in colors from soft pastel lavender, fluorescent pink, coral, orange-red to vibrant cardinal red and yes even yellow which is found in it's brightest color among the intersectional peonies like Prairie Charm and the fragrant variety Yellow Crown.

Campagna  (Saunders 1941) 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 in a white themed garden that blooms early in the peony flowering season. $28.99 [Add to Cart]

Cardinal's Robe  (Saunders 1940) Cardinal's Robe is a single hybrid peony with shining scarlet red flowers. A favorite of many peony aficionados and noted for its brilliant color. Not a very tall plant at 26” tall. Plant in full sun in a well drained soil. $24.99 [Add to Cart]

Carol  (Bockstoce 1955) Carol has double, rich velvety red blooms with large petals arranged as a rosette, these large flowers need support, great show flower and cut, early midseason bloom on strong stems, 28" - 34" tall. Stems are strong but should be supported for the extra large blooms. When well grown the blooms are like a giant head of cabbage when you cut them for use in a vase. Outstanding color and full form. Plant in full sun in well drained soil. $22.99 [Add to Cart]

Chocolate Soldier SOLD OUT  (Auten 1939) Semi double black-red hybrid. The flower form may also be more like a Japanese form or nearly a bomb some years or on the same plant. Very rich color. We’re happy it is at the edge of the growing field so visitors don’t crush the other plants as they rush over to see it in bloom. Our plant in our home garden has people walking by detour up the driveway for a closer look. $0.00 [Add to Cart]

Claire de Lune  (White 1954) Exquisite, cupped, fragrant, single pale yellow flower is a collectors item. A cross of the yellow flowered peony species mlokosewitschii and Mons. Jules Elie, the only fertile seed from over 4,000 pollinations. Very early. 28" Rare. Wonderfully fragrant. Very early blooming on 28 - 32” stems. Carpels pale pink and hairy with pink tips. Filament is yellow in color, and the anthers orange. Has produced some seedlings. Stems are thin but very stiff. $28.99 [Add to Cart]

Coral Charm  (Wissing 1964) Warm tropical coral tones with a cupped old fashion rose shaped bloom are awesome in the spring garden. Very vigorous hybrid, semi-double, early, 36". APS Gold Medal winner. Lovely cupped shape, semi-double blooms of coral peach coloring. Strong stems and wonderful flower color make this a fine garden plant. Plant in full sun in a well drained soil. $28.99 [Add to Cart]

Coral Fay  (Fay 1973) Fragrant, radiant pink with coral overtones, semi-double, very early blooming, fern-like foliage from it's parent Laddie which was crossed with itself. Laddie is a cross of the fernleaf peony and the famous P. peregrina. Very floriferous on strong 30" stems. Plant in full sun in well drained soil. $24.99 [Add to Cart]

Coral N Gold SOLD OUT  (Cousins/Klehm 1981) Coral N Gold is a large flowered hybrid with a rose-coral cup shaped single with a gold center. This early blooming hybrid has fragrant blooms held on strong 36" stems. The double row of guard petals give it a full shape. Plant in full in a well drained soil. $0.00 [Add to Cart]

Coralie  (Saunders 1940) A rare Saunders hybrid with glowing coral pink color on a single crinkled bloom. This is a "lobata of Perry" hybrid that carries genes for the fantastic bright coral colors that were unknown in the Chinese peonies that form the backbone of most garden peonies. Earlier blooming it is an outstanding addition to the border. It has large pointed buds that make it easy to pick out in the field as the flower approaches bloom season. Plant in full sun in a well drained soil. $28.99 [Add to Cart]

Crusader  (Glasscock 1940) A large semi-double hybrid with 5 rows of scarlet red petals, strong 32" stems with dark green foliage. An easy hybrid to grow. Early blooming with sturdy, upright stems with dark green foliage. Vigorous and rewarding. Plant in full sun in a well drained soil. $24.99 [Add to Cart]

Hybrid Peonies are some of the earliest peonies to bloom after the tree peonies and species peonies. There are a variety of leaf forms from narrow cutleaf forms to large almost tropical looking huge leaflets that make selection of these hybrid peonies even more interesting. Hybrid peonies are often noted for their very strong stems which need no staking except for the largest double flowered forms. Because of this they make excellent cut flowers. Those peonies with strong stems that do not require support in the garden are pointed out in the descriptions. You will find in our peony list many very difficult to find hybrid varieties at very reasonable prices.

Hybrid Peonies have some unusual parents involved in their genetic background and as a result they often have a very different root and crown structure. The most notable is when all the growing buds are clustered at the top a long and narrow crown which makes division very difficult. This also accounts for a smaller number of divisions from a single plant. Most all possess very strong stems and produce colorful peony bloom weeks ahead of the common garden peony varieties. The hybrids are often in great demand and sell out very quickly so don’t be disappointed if you delay in your ordering. Flower colors for the hybrid peonies vary from the brightest white to the darkest near black with vibrant reds, pastel pink, lavender, yellow, creamy pink and others with two tone coloration. Extend the peony bloom season with a selection of these hardy garden plants. The emerging foliage can be a stunning chocolate brown and seed pods with bright coral and steel blue seeds add interest later in the growing season adding to their garden value. Most bloom two weeks ahead of garden peonies providing color for a longer period of time in the garden. Because of their close relation to species peonies they all demand excellent drainage and none tolerate soggy soils so pick a spot just to their liking for success.