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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.

John Harvard  (Auten 1939) John Harvard is a hybrid peony who's form can change from single to sometimes almost double. A very dark red of unfading color, early blooming hybrid it has tall strong stems. It is one of the most outstanding dark flowered hybrids we grow. This is one that shows up on a lot of wish lists at the peony shows. Don’t miss a chance to move it off your wish list and into your garden this year! When our supplies are low it comes off the list until we have enough to offer it for sale again. Plant in full sun in a well drained soil. $26.99 [Add to Cart]

Laddie  (Glasscock 1941) Here is your chance to buy a rarely offered dwarf growing fern-leaf hybrid with bright scarlet red single flowers that have an underglow of orange to them blooming very early. 12". P.peregrina x tenuifolia. This is a difficult to find hybrid of these two species. Plant in full sun in a well drained soil. $24.99 [Add to Cart]

Lavender SOLD OUT  (Saunders 1938) Rare single lavender hybrid released as a strain, this is a vigorous selection and good performer from this group. The plant has a most unusual cast of lavender to its foliage as it emerges from the ground in the spring and the roots also have the same purple lavender coloration when they are dug and divided. Plant in full sun in a well drained soil. For those who only want the rarest and the best. $0.00 [Add to Cart]

Lovely Rose SOLD OUT  (Saunders 1942) A rare Saunders hybrid, semi-double, early, creamy rose pink, unique color and lovely habit of holding petals upright. The large flowers while a delicate pink make a big impression in the spring garden. Very limited supply this season. Plant in full sun in a well drained soil. $0.00 [Add to Cart]

Ludovica  (Saunders 1941) This award winning Saunders hybrid is a very large semi double clear rose pink hybrid. Rounded petals. Early. Many years ago our friends brought this peony to our attention in their garden and it has been a long time favorite in the garden. APS Gold Medal Winner! You'll love this peony. Plant in full sun and a well drained soil. $28.99 [Add to Cart]

Mahogany  (Glasscock 1937) Mahogany is a wonderful Glasscock Hybrid that has a single, large cup shaped deep mahogany red flowers very early in the peony bloom season. Sweetly fragrant flowers are held on strong 28- 30" stems. The lighter markings on the out side of the petals become more prominent as the flower ages and the bloom becomes bigger. Light green foliage. Sought after by collectors it is noted for it‘s pale green-gold foliage in the spring. Plant in full sun in a well drained soil. $26.99 [Add to Cart]

May Music Sold Out  (Saunders/Reath 1973) Large, single buff apricot hybrid with crimson flares that quickly fade as the flower matures. The flares being most distinctive in cool flowering seasons. It blooms early. The plant is a vigorous grower, with deep green leaves and sturdy upright stems. Quad, triploid. Plant in full sun in a well drained soil. $0.00 [Add to Cart]

Old Faithful  (Glasscock/Falk 1964) Hybrid double dark velvety red with huge roots. For the peony breeder it has one other very distinct appeal on top of it being such a striking large double red hybrid, it will produce viable seed. Strong 36” tall with dark green foliage. APS Gold Medal Winner! Plant in full sun in a well drained soil. $49.99 [Add to Cart]

Paul Friesen  (Tischler 1995) A bright red single, hybrid. Blooms 4 to 5 inches in size 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. $26.99 [Add to Cart]

Paula Fay  (Fay 1968) Glowing, shocking pink hybrid with 5 rows of petals blooms early on 35" stems. Fragrant. A very popular peony. Excellent foliage. APS Gold Medal Winner! Plant in full sun in a well drained soil. $19.99 [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.