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Peony List O-P

Species or botanical peonies are some of the most graceful of their kinds.

Old Faithful GM/ALM  (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! 2009 Award of Landscape Merit Winner! Plant in full sun in a well drained soil. $59.95 [Add to Cart]

Old Lace  (Lins 1945) Another masterful creation of Mr. Lins this is a beautiful ivory white 8"+ full double flat bloom composed of carefully arranged narrow petals from the center, tall, early-midseason bloom. Plant in full sun. $24.95 [Add to Cart]

Old Rose Dandy  (Lanning 1993) Old Rose Dandy is an intersectional (Itoh) hybrid with a dusty old rose color that changes as the flower ages showing some background color of yellow too. Healthy dark green foliage the plants are 32“ tall. These are full size field divisions available. Plant in full sun. $49.95 [Add to Cart]

Paeonia mascula triternata wild   (wild species) This is the large rounded wavy leaved form of mascula. It produces fertile seed as you would expect from a true species with very attractive seed pods in the late summer and early fall. The emerging foliage is very attractive being a bronze-red that changes through various stages to green as the foliage expands. Must have full sun and a well drained soil location to grow best. Like many species this one does not do well in clay soils that waterlog in the spring or where snow cover is blown off in the winter, otherwise it is quite winter hardy. $26.99 [Add to Cart]

Paeonia mascula wild  (wild species 1768) This species has a number of sub-species with variable foliage forms from broad rounded wavy leaves to those that are more narrow looking. All possess rosy-pink 5” blooms on plants 24” tall. This species was also common in Monastic herbal gardens. Early to bloom it has delightful gold fall foliage. P. mascula requires excellent drainage and full sun to perform well. We do not recommend groing this species in heavy clay soil that may be water saturated at any time during the growing season. Quite fertile it can produce a lot of seed and will hybridize with other tetraploid peonies offering an rewarding way for you to expand your interest in growwing peonies. $26.99 [Add to Cart]

Paeonia officinalis Mt. Baldo  (wild species 1753) Our original 3 plants were grown from seed that came from Mt. Baldo in Italy. The plants grow to 24” tall and are very early blooming with rosy pink flowers. While we still have the original plant it’s offspring have often superceded it in brilliance of flower color. The habit of the plants are superb forming a nice tight rounded form in the garden and are well adapted to dry well drained sites in full sun. These will be divisions from the original 3 plants grown from wild seed. As our seed divisions grow large enough we will offer some of the select ones also. Very fertile and rewarding for those wishing to try growing peonies from seed. $26.99 [Add to Cart]

Paeonia officinalis rosea plena SOLD OUT  (ancient cultivated species 1613) This pink double flowered form of the Memorial Day peony has exceptional color and form on compact plants which at maturity will be about 4 feet across. Found throughout Europe in the wake of old monasteries where they were cultivated in medicinal gardens for centuries this species still adorns our gardens today. For those seeking doubleness in their hybrid peonies this has been a successful fertile seed producer but requires that you help the process along by applying the pollen to the stigma as it is normally concealed from the bees by the many extra petals. Known to be tolerant of warm climates it is a good choice for those wanting to experiment in more southern locations where the regular peony is more challenging to grow. $0.00 [Add to Cart]

Paeonia officinalis rubra plena SOLD OUT  (ancient species known since 1581) The Red Memorial Day Peony of intense brilliant crimson red color cultivated for centuries in Europe is a true antique of great garden value yet today. Easy to grow in warmer climates than many peonies. The mildly and pleasantly fragrant blooms are a welcome gift to friends. Plant in full sun in a well drained soil. $0.00 [Add to Cart]

Paeonia peregrina  (wild species 1807) This species was the parent of many of Dr. Saunders' hybrid peonies. Single vibrant red cupped flower with glossy deep green foliage. This is my favorite of all the peony species. 20” Tall. Brilliant tomato red color. Our original stock came from Germany and stops people in their tracks when it is in bloom. Soil with good drainange and a location in full sun are recommended. A rewarding parent of beautiful hybrid seedlings. $28.99 [Add to Cart]

Paeonia peregrina 'Sunshine'   (selected form of species) (aka Otto Froebel) This is a selected clone of the species used successfully to create our salmon, coral, flamingo or cherry colored hybrids. 20” Easy to please its bright red cup shaped flowers and deep green leaves are a perfect compliment to one another. Used by Saunders and Glasscock to produce many of the most collectable hybrids today. Needs full sun and a well drained soil. $24.99 [Add to Cart]