peregrina
Flowers single, deep shining red , cup shaped, stamens yellow. Natural species distributed in south-eastern Europe. Very early flowering (May). Precious species suitable natural gardens and sunny places, especially good in combination with taller perennials.
CHINOOK (Sherwood 1981)
Flowers large (15 cm in diam.), double, light salmon tailored flower with marbled red petals in the center. Fragrant when first open. Strong stems, height 90 cm. Late term of flowering in the season.
PETITE ELEGANCE (Klehm 1995)
Large, semi-double flower made of a blend of rose and creamy-yellow. The lower part of each petal is creamy-yellow but the upper part is of a vivid pink with raspberry streaking and lightly crumpled margins. Almost delicate picotee effect! Flowers are held upright on strong stems. Elegant peony, unique pattern of the flowers, a favorite for cut flower bouquets.
MARSHMALLOW BUTTON (Klehm 1986)
White double bomb with upward curving guard petals. Ball center is formed by white petals with a yellow cast emanating from its base. Dark green foliage, short growth habit. Flowers pleasantly fragrant.
DUCHESSE DE NEMOURS (Calot 1856)
Flowers double, cupped, creamy white, very pleasant, strong sweet fragrance. Very floriferous. Many strong stems, excellent foliage. Old, but still very very popular sort, also good as cut-flower. Its fragrance is so sweeeeet!
JACORMA (De Vroomen 1969)
Very large, double, deep pink, fragrant flowers. This variety holds on to this colour. It is a peony which does not discolour. The flowering time is very late, about one week after Sarah Bernhardt. Strong stems, fine as a cut flower. Healthy growth.
SORBET (Klehm 1995)
Large (15 cm), double, remarkable flowers are buildt of several levels of small vanilla-cream petals sandwidched between larger strawberry and raspberry colored petals, with a pale yellow color...like a sorbet! Unusual and pretty, with a very nice fragrance which fill your garden. Long lasting flowers, ideal for cutting.
RASPBERRY CHARM (Wissing - Klehm 1985)
Flowers semi-double, large, a cup form, raspberry red with golden stamens in the centre. Blooming quite a bit ahead of other full-flowered peonies, lasts forever as a cut flower. Thick and very strong stems, plant habit of Coral Charm, height 85 cm. Beautiful peony, only rarely offered.
CORA LOUISE (Anderson 1986)
Huge semi-double white flowers with deep lavender to purple flares. The contrast between the purple color of the center of this peony and the pure white petals is magnificent – it is reminiscent of the type found on the Chinese Gansu Mudan (P. rockii hybrids). Robust stems hold the flowers well above the foliage. Beautiful, slightly fragrant flowers. Amazing...
ANGEL CHEEKS (Klehm C.G. 1970)
Flowers double, soft cameo-pink with red freckles on the top of the petals, double row of pink guard petals, big full bloom. Normal grower, strong stems, big leaves, disease resistant. Excellent sort, giant flowers (15 cm), pronounced lovely floral fragrance. Charming!
arietina
Natural wild species with a wide distribution, Turkey and Greece being the main centres. Flowers single, purple red with yellow stamens in the centre. Foliage is blueish or greyish green (matte), deeply cut and consists of relatively narrow segments. Very vigorous and floriferous, suitable for growing in our climate.
PINK VANGUARD (Seidl/Hollingsworth 2005)
Flower large, semi-double, pink. Long, broad guard petals surround several rows of inner petals having excellent substance. Opens a cool medium pink hue, passing lighter as the flower ages red accents at center. Very early flowering, vigorous plant with flowers that are resistant to late freeze damage. Plant height 80 cm.
CARNATION BOUQUET (Seidl 1996)
Pretty double vivid rose, very bright flowers. Petals of uniform size give a carnation-like appearance. Wonderful spicy fragrance. One flower per stem, excellent for cutting. Very popular, but rare, seldom offered peony.
CANDY STRIPE (Anderson/Atkinson 1992)
Beautiful double flowers white with red stripes in pleasing combination. Pleasant mild fragrance. A vigorous plant, long strong stems, fine as a cut flower.
PIETERTJE VRIEND WAGENAAR (N.J.Friend 1996)
Large double flowers, light pink heavily dotted dark pink. Unique sort with perfectly round finely dotted flowers. Healthy growth, nice foliage, simply a jewel among peonies! Till now very rare new sort, beautiful, recommended!
DINNER PLATE (Klehm 1968)
Huge, double flowers, soft pink with tints of salmon. Very fragrant. Strong grower, healthy dark green foliage, average height 100 cm. Very popular peony, one of the largest flowers among all peony sorts.
ELIZABETH SALTER (Salter J. 1992)
Flower size: 14 cm, plant height: 55 cm, foliage: semi-evergreen, ploidy: TET
ORANGE NASSAU (Heemskerk 2011)
Flower size: 14 cm, plant height: 60 cm, foliage: dormant, ploidy: DIP Flowers orange with waving ruffled edges. Repeat flowering in the late summer. Fine branching, healthy growth.
BELA LUGOSI (Hanson 1995)
Flower size: 15 cm, plant height: 80 cm, foliage: semi-evergreen, ploidy: TET
CALICO JACK (Trimmer 1998)
Flower size: 14 cm, plant height: 70 cm, foliage: evergreen, ploidy: TET Flower yellow with plum eyezone and green throat.
WINEBERRY CANDY (Stamile 1990)
Flower size: 12 cm, plant height: 55 cm, foliage: dormant, ploidy: TET Flowers fragrant, orchid pink with purple eyezone and green throat.
IKEBANA STAR (Heemskerk 2012)
Flower size: 14 cm, plant height: 50 cm, foliage: dormant, ploidy: DIP Flowers double, cream, light greenish near throat. Fine double daylily, recommeded. Repeat flowering in late summer.
MAN ON FIRE (Heemskerk 2005)
Flower size: 15 cm, plant height: 60 cm, foliage: semi-evergreen, ploidy: TET
FORSYTH COLORAMA (LeFever 2003)
Flower size: 16 cm, plant height: 75 cm, foliage: dormant, ploidy: TET
