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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.

Rosedale SOLD OUT  (Auten 1936) Rosedale is a semi-double red hybrid with 19"tall stems that blooms early in the peony season. The 4" bloom really looks like a rose when first opening on strong stiff stems. Bright green glossy foliage adds to it’s appeal because it compliments the brilliant red color so well. We have a limited supply of this variety available this year. Plant in full sun in a well drained soil. $0.00 [Add to Cart]

Roy Pehrson's Best Yellow  (Pehrson 1982) Single yellow hybrid, 30", fertile Quad hybrid x MoonriseF2. This vigorous grower while not a bright yellow like the new Itoh Hybrid intersectionals it does have the distinct advantage of being a good seed producer allowing one to create something new in the peony world. It has many good attributes among them good vigor and generous bloom and good foliage throughout the season. Plant in full sun in a well drained soil. $39.99 [Add to Cart]

Rozella SOLD OUT  (Reath 1991) Rozella is a hybrid peony with dark pink rose-type double flowers. The petal edges are lighter colored. The extremely strong stems, dependable profuse bloom and dark green foliage make it a superb landscape variety. 31" tall. Late-midseason. If you don’t wish to stake your peony plants this is a perfect choice. Plant in full sun. $0.00 [Add to Cart]

Scarlet O Hara SOLD OUT  (Falk-Glasscock 1956) Very large single red cups on nearly 4 foot tall stems creates an impressive garden sight. Robust and vigorous hybrid with side buds for a long bloom season. Tall 40" strong stems. This creates quite a focal point in the garden with it's large bright blooms. Plant in full sun in well drained soil. $0.00 [Add to Cart]

Skylark SOLD OUT  (Saunders 1942) Rare Saunders Hybrid. Single pink hybrid. Described as a clear pink goblet on tall straight stems. Early season blooming. Plant in full sun in a well drained soil. $0.00 [Add to Cart]

Tinkerbelle  (Krekler 1985) Single lavender pink with a lighter center creates an apple blossom effect. 12" early with very attractive blue-green foliage, shows its hybrid parentage. This plant may start to go dormant earlier in the fall especially in dry years. Plant in full sun and a well draned soil. $22.99 [Add to Cart]

Walter Mains  (Mains 1957) Huge Hybrid with a Japanese form glowing red, this hybrid is accented by the vibrant gold center. Show stopping blooms are held on strong stems, early in the peony bloom season. This APS Gold Medal winner will have cars slowing down to see what’s blooming in your garden. The Japanese form is very rare in Hybrid peonies and this one is most likely the best of them all. Don't wait to add it to your garden as supplies are limited. $28.99 [Add to Cart]

White Frost  (Reath 1992) This is just a superb hybrid peony with snow white rose-type flower with a heavy amount of bloom, fragrant, very strong 30" stems with 1-3 side buds. Late midseason. A seedling of the hybrid White Charm. Limited supply. $26.99 [Add to Cart]

Windchimes  (Reath 1984) Lavender pink single tenuifolia hybrid. 35", early season. Blooms face outward. Some say it is a P. veitchii selection but as it produces seed reluctantly compared to the species I think it is indeed a hybrid. The seeds also are duller and larger than the species and the root structure is larger than any of the many P. veitchii plants we grow and we have over 30 separate plants to compare it to. Regardless of whether it is a hybrid or not it is a very beautiful peony. $26.99 [Add to Cart]

Yellow Crown  (Itoh 1974) Brilliant full double yellow flowers are held above the exotic tree peony-like pointed foliage of this intersectional Itoh hybrid. One parent was a garden peony and the other was a yellow tree peony that created this sensational peony that is fragrant too as a bonus. The stems can look like a tree peony but the plants die to the ground every winter and produce a nice healthy blooming plant the next season from buds below the ground. $69.99 [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.