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Japanese Peony

The Japanese peony flower form has also been referred to as the Imperial form peony and it truely is a lovely sight in the garden. Characterized by strong stems and mid to late bloom the Japanese peony flower forms are as lovely in the garden as in a vase inside your home. Demand for this flower form by gardeners and florists continues to increase with some of the largest year to year comparisons indicating that gardeners are looking for something exotic to add to their gardens in a strong dependable garden perennial.

Peony Break O Day   (Murawska 1947) Peony Break O Day is a dark pink Japanese that has large rounded guard petals and a dark red cushion of staminodes tipped with gold in the center. It's a great cut flower with a good long vase life. The flowers are held on 34" stems and have a midseason bloom. Plant in full sun. Week 5 bloom date rating. $24.99 [Add to cart for fall, bare root shipping.]

Peony Carefree   (Tischler 1976) Peony Carefree is a Japanese form peony with medium red coloration. This arrangement type flower really produces a lot of bloom. Our row of them in the field always attracted people from across the field to see what was blooming in such a mass of color on this rare and hard to find peony. Plant in full sun in a well drained soil. Week 5 bloom date rating. $24.99 [Add to cart for fall, bare root shipping.]

Peony Carrara   (Bigger 1952) Peony Carrara is a pure white peony with broad, large guard petals that surround the lacy center that opens creamy white and matures white as the flower opens fully. This Japanese type peony is stunning in bloom on 36" stems mid-season. The texture of the center of the flower adds interest for those who wish to create an all white garden. A favorite of floral designers and one of the most popular for wedding work because there is no pollen to ruin the bride's dress. Plant in full sun. Week 5 bloom date rating. $24.99 [Add to cart for fall, bare root shipping.]

Peony Charm ALM   (Franklin 1931) Peony Charm is an American Peony Society Award of Landscape Merit Winner! Very dark mahogany-red Japanese of lustrous satiny sheen with a center of yellow edged red petalodes on upright and vigorous 34" stems. Late season, fragrant. Very classy and in high demand it ranks as one of my personal favorites among the dark red Japanese forms. Plant in full sun. $24.99 [Add to cart for fall, bare root shipping.]

Peony Faribo Gold   (Tischler 1966) Peony Faribo Gold has a brilliant golden yellow center that makes Faribo Gold stand out at bloom time for those gardeners who want something more than the big double peonies blooming in their garden at that time of the bloom season. This tall white Japanese variety has a brilliant yellow center set off by the bright white outer guard petals. A vigorous growing plant it produces a good quantity of flowers. Plant in full sun. Week 6 bloom date rating. $21.99 [Add to cart for fall, bare root shipping.]

Peony Frank Newbold   (Gumm 1930) Peony Frank Newbold is a deep pink Japanese or sometimes called Imperial form peony. It blooms midseason and has a very attractive, bright combination of pink outer petals and a golden center. Quite distinct to add to your peony collection. Week 6 bloom date rating. Plant in full sun. $24.99 [Add to cart for fall, bare root shipping.]

Peony Gay Paree   (Auten 1933) Peony Gay Paree is outstanding, fragrant, vigorous, distinct cerise pink guard petals with a white rose flushed anemone center, dainty in effect. Dramatic contrast for your peony collection. Late-midseason on 40" stems. If you remove the side buds while they are pea-sized you will have a very beautiful, much larger bloom. Leave the side buds on if you prefer an extended bloom season, but you should try to see how much larger the bloom gets by removing the sidebuds you'll be amazed. Plant in full sun. Week 5 bloom date rating. $24.99 [Add to cart for fall, bare root shipping.]

Peony Hazel Brand   (Tischler 1977) Peony Hazel Brand a pink Japanese with 6 inch blooms and a pleasing yellow center, midseason bloom. 38 inch strong stems. Plant in full sun. Rarely offered. Week 5 bloom date rating. Photo by S. Schmitz $24.99 [Add to cart for fall, bare root shipping.]

Peony Heidi   (Tischler 1972) Peony Heidi is a delightful lavender Japanese lactiflora, 26", midseason, 4 -5" blooms are the perfect size for a mixed bouquet and arrangements. Strong stems. Very upright foliage of a medium light green perfect for the landscape. Plant in full sun. Week 5 bloom date rating. $24.99 [Add to cart for fall, bare root shipping.]

Peony Hit Parade   (Nicholls 1965) Peony Hit Parade is a midseason blooming Japanese pink, 40” tall, a very good rose pink for a showy display in the garden, full fluffy center is lighter pink than the two rows of outer petals, color of the center of petals is magenta rose and lighter on the outer edges, pistils are a light green. Plenty of flowers to use a few for cut flowers in the vase too. Plant in full sun. Week 6 bloom date rating. $19.99 [Add to cart for fall, bare root shipping.]

Peony Kay Tischler   (Tischler 1964) Peony Kay Tischler is stunning! Large 8" bright pink Japanese with a bright pink center tipped in yellow, excellent garden and cut flower with many blooms. Many side buds extend the bloom season as they continue to open in succession. Plant in full sun. Week 5 bloom date rating. $24.99 [Add to cart for fall, bare root shipping.]

Peony Lotus Queen   (Murawska 1947) Peony Lotus Queen This peony variety 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. Week 5 bloom date rating. $21.99 [Add to cart for fall, bare root shipping.]

Peony Mahogany ALM SOLD OUT  (Glasscock 1937) Peony Mahogany is a wonderful Glasscock Hybrid that has a Japanese form that looks like a single but with out any pollen, 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. Week 4 bloom date rating. Limited to half a dozen divisions this year and then it will be retired for stock increase until 2016. $0.00 [Already sold out for 2013, please make another selection.]

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 a horizontal 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. $21.99 [Add to cart for fall, bare root shipping.]

Peony Patricia Hanratty   (Gardner/Hanratty 1951) Peony Patricia Hanratty has very large saucer shaped rose red Japanese form blooms with rose staminodes tipped lemon yellow on tall strong stems midseason. 38” tall stems. Plant in full sun. Week 6 bloom date rating. Rarely offered this is a big majestic bloom that is fertile and will produce seeds. $24.99 [Add to cart for fall, bare root shipping.]

Peony Plainsman   (Bigger 1949) Peony Plainsman This Japanese form peony has a faint pink cast when opening and becomes white as the large petals provide a perfect background for the center of gold which remains tidy and attractive as the flower ages. It has many blooms mid-late on strong stems and attractive dark green foliage. Week 6 bloom date rating. $21.99 [Add to cart for fall, bare root shipping.]

Peony Romantic Lace New 2013 Introduction!  (Tischler/Buchite 2013) Peony Romantic Lace is a brand new introduction for 2013. The dark pink buds open to a lovely 5 1/2” Japanese form flower held a few inches above a dense compact plant with dark green, disease resistant foliage. The 10-12 lavender-pink guard petals have a silvery white cast to the edges as the flower matures and hold their cupped form as the bloom ages. The creamy, amber pink center staminodes are flattened and cupped with each finely laced edge highlighted by a bright gold accent when freshly opened. Three side buds extend the mid-season bloom. No pollen or seeds noted. Fragrance is mild and pleasing. It has shown excellent bud and plant hardiness during extreme weather conditions during pre-bloom and bloom season. No loss of bloom or foliage damage during several severe springs making it a vigorous variety adapted to adverse weather. Plant in full sun. Week 5 bloom date rating. $60.00 [Add to cart for fall, bare root shipping.]

Peony Sword Dance  (Auten 1933) Peony Sword Dance is a large, very brilliant deep red with striking gold and red center Japanese, 38", late, mid-season that stands heat well. The flower is very symmetrical and gives the appearance of being a well groomed flower holding its shape as the flower ages. Plant in full sun. Week 6 bloom date rating. $19.99 [Add to cart for fall, bare root shipping.]

Peony Terry Grudem  (Brand 1963) Peony Terry Grudem is a bright red 8 - 10" Japanese type blooms are picked out of a crowd by there intense clear color. Tall plant habit, blooms midseason. I really love this plant because of its generosity of bloom it creates a breathtaking sight in the field and garden. Plant in full sun. Week 6 bloom date rating. $21.99 [Add to cart for fall, bare root shipping.]

Peony Tish   (Tischler 1980) Peony Tisch is a rarely offered very dark red Japanese with a gold and red center. Strong stems. This peony was named for the good and faithful hunting dog and peony patch weeding companion of Bob Tischler as he spent many hours caring for his peony fields. Plant in full sun. Week 6 bloom date rating. $24.99 [Add to cart for fall, bare root shipping.]

Peony Tokio   (Japan/Dessert 1910) Peony Tokio a rosy pink Japanese form peony is an amazingly fast grower with broad rounded petals giving it a full appearance in the garden and creating a wonderful flower show. The dark green foliage brings out the bright color of the blooms held on 36” stems. week 6 bloom date rating. Plant in full sun. $19.99 [Add to cart for fall, bare root shipping.]

Peony Vera Tischler   (Brand/ Tischler 1966) Peony Vera Tischler a pink Japanese lactiflora is very floriferous, late-midseason on 36" tall stems providing ample stem length for cutting and enjoying inside in a large vase. Pick them just as the first petal unfolds from the bud to enjoy them indoors for nearly a week. Rarely offered. Week 6 bloom date rating. $21.99 [Add to cart for fall, bare root shipping.]

Peony Walter Mains GM   (Mains 1957) Peony Walter Mains is a large flowered Hybrid with a Japanese form of glowing red color, 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. Week 5 bloom date rating. $24.99 [Add to cart for fall, bare root shipping.]

Peony Westerner GM   (Bigger 1942) Peony Westerner This is likely our very largest yet graceful Imperial form variety of peony. Extremely large broad pink petals surround a center of bright gold on this APS Gold Medal winning Japanese form peony. Fantastic symetrical flower shape above 36 inch stems. People remember it from the fields and have to add one to their gardens. Plant in full sun. Absolutely beautiful in a simple Japanese Style flower arrangement or left on the plant to create that "oh my goodness look at the size of that flower" exclamation. Week 6 bloom date rating. $21.99 [Add to cart for fall, bare root shipping.]

Peony Mandarin's Coat NEW FOR 2013! SOLD OUT  (Marx/Rogers 1978) Peony Mandarin's Coat is a bright dark pink Japanese with a wonderful contrasting center. RARE and very hard to find this compact 18" growing peony is a very good cut flower with a large number of blooms per plant. It took us many years to find this variety and we hope you will enjoy growing it in your garden. Stock is limited this year, so first come first served. Stems are strong and support the blooms well. Plant in full sun. Week 5 bloom date rating. $0.00 [SOLD OUT for fall 2013 shipping.]

Peonies teach patience as they take an extra year to get a good root under them before blooming to their full potential.