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Saunder's Peonies

Perhaps no other Peony breeder has inspired so many others to grow and hybridize peonies than Professor A.P. Saunders. His hybrid creations are avidly sought after for their unique qualities.

Alexander Woollcott  (Saunders 1941) This early blooming hybrid has a semi-double glossy, crimson red flower that have been described as cardinal red. The flowers are held on 24 - 30" stems with dark glossy green foliage and hold the cup shaped flowers upright. The vivid color does not fade until petal fall. A cross between Marie Jacquin and P. lobata (peregrina) it is one of the famous hybrids of Dr. Saunders. The garden display created when in bloom is incredible. If I was limited to only 10 peonies this one would be included in that special group. $49.95 [Add to Cart]

Bravura  (Saunders 1943) Bravura is a Saunders hybrid peony with a large cupped single flower, with an extra row of petals; brilliant crimson red petals with a light yellow center, a large cupped flower. 25" tall. Very early blooming, medium green foliage. Very quick to establish it makes a nice display in the garden with its vibrant true red colored blooms. Plant in full sun in well drained soil. $19.99 [Add to Cart]

Cardinal's Robe  (Saunders 1940) Cardinal's Robe is a single hybrid peony with glossy, 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. $24.95 [Add to Cart]

Coralie  (Saunders 1940) A rare Saunders hybrid with very large blooms of a glowing coral pink color on a single crinkled bloom. This is a "lobata of Perry" hybrid that has the genes for the fantastic bright coral colors that were unknown in the common garden 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. $29.95 [Add to Cart]

Cytherea GM/ALM SOLD OUT  (Saunders 1953) This is an exquisite double,pink hybrid from Dr. Saunders work. It bloms early mid-season. Semi-double; many rich, deep pink, strongly cupped petals are long, forming an almost closed ball, wider open at higher temperatures. Medium-low height, flowers set close to the bush. Splendid specimen in the landscape, a winner on the show table. A Saunders Lobata of Perry Hybrid. It has produced some seed so is fertile. APS Gold Medal and APS Award of Landscape Merit Winner! A fine peony for the descriminating collector. Plant in full sun in a well drained soil. $0.00 [Add to Cart]

Early Bird  (Saunders 1939) Darling dwarf plant, abundant, single bright crimson flowers above fern leaf foliage. A rare hybrid between the fern leaf peony P. tenuifolia and P. veitchii woodwardii, very early, usually blooming before the fern-leaf peony and right at the same time as the flowering crabapples. 20". Plant in full sun and well drained soil. $23.95 [Add to Cart]

Edward Steichen  (Saunders 1941) Semi-double vivid dark red Saunder's hybrid, large handsome flowers, lasts well, spreading habit, finest of this strain. Early 30" tall. Has produced an occasional seed which is rare for some of these Saunders hybrids. Foliage is a chartreuse color when first emerging adding to it's garden interest. Plant in full sun in well drained soil. $24.99 [Add to Cart]

Ludovica GM  (Saunders 1941) This award winning Saunders hybrid is a very large semi double clear rose pink hybrid. Rounded petals. Early blooming. 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. $24.99 [Add to Cart]

Merry Mayshine ALM   (Saunders/Smetana 1994) Merry Mayshine is a newly awarded fern leaf hybrid with deep red 5" flowers held above dark green strong stemed fine foliage. 24" tall with vigorous upright growth, early bloom. APS Award of Landscape Merit Winner! Plant in full sun. $24.99 [Add to Cart]

Red Red Rose  (Saunders 1942) Red Red Rose is a single to semi-double bright red hybrid with blooms that are cup shaped and held neatly above glossy foliage on sturdy 30” upright stems. The color of this one is outstanding, a clear red, and to make that point the introducer no doubt used the word red twice in the name. Early mid-season bloom. Plant in full sun in a well drained soil. $24.99 [Add to Cart]