A&D NURSERY - PEONIES - 2009 Spring

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Many Potted Peonies For Spring Planting Available Now

   Potted peonies, indicated by the P after the price, are for those in our area who come to the nursery in the spring or summer. In the fall we provide all of our peonies bareroot, whether they are picked up at the nursery or shipped.. A & D is known for its carefully cleaned and divided roots, generous portions and conscientious customer service, as our many return customers will attest. To order, print out an order form you can access on our home page and fax or mail to us. Or simply call on our toll free number. (Key to the few abbreviations we use is at the end of the peony list. VF, for example means very fragrant.) Some peonies are in short supply and by late season may be sold out, especially those that are marked limited and rarely available. If you allow us to substitute, you will receive plants of equal or better value.

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ALEXANDER WOOLLCOTT (E)(Saunders) Probably no other red peony matches the warm, glowing cardinal red of this treasure; large cup-shaped semi-double and a very robust bloomer; outstanding in every respect, rarely available and limited , $50.00 

 

ALICE CROUSSE (VF)(Calot)(M) Rare and choice; large rose form blush starts with a pale pink cast and fades to white, while crown stays light pink; center petals are edged with crimson; an incomparable classic beauty with fragrance to match; height to 36 inches, limited and rarely available, $40.00

 

ALICE ROBERTS (F)(M)(Krekler) Very floriferous bright medium pink Imperial with a silvery cast; interior nest of lacey staminodes is often complement with silvery pink petaloids; blooms in the early midseason well ahead of many Imperials; upright plant to 36"; mild fragrance, $18.00

ANEMONIFLORA (M)(Officinalis) Only 14 inches tall, this officinalis variety forms a mound of single pinkish red flowers whose centers are filled with brilliant orange-yellow stamens; for border or rock garden, $20.00

 

ANGEL CHEEKS (F)(M)(Klehm) Soft cameo pink double bomb with flaring guard petals; some of the petals have deeper pink highlights and hairline red edges, $24.00 P

 

ANN BERRY COUSINS (M)(Cousins) A bright, rich shade of salmon pink, this anemone form peony blooms early in the midseason, usually semi double with some petaloids in the stamen area on mature specimens; a spectacular show in the early garden, $26.00

 

anomala (Species) (M) This group of P. anomala is probably a cultivated variety; bright red single blossoms, one on each stem; the plant is about 20 inches in height with very narrow dark green leaves that make it a special addition to a small garden or showcased with other small perennials, $25.00

 

ARMISTICE (VF)(LM)(Kelsey) Large, fragrant rose-form blooms in a luscious shade of rich, rose pink; a little known treasure for those who like strong pinks; stiff stems; medium height; $20.00 P

 

ARISTOCRAT (E)(Krekler) A new bright early cherry red double bomb with some gold edging on the petals; stems upright to 31" tall, $24.00 P

 

ATTAR OF ROSES (Murawska)(E)(VF) A seedling of Mons. Jules Elie that is very similar in color--deep pink; rose type flowers with hidden stamens bloom on tall, strong stems; strong rose fragrance, one of the most fragrant of peonies, $22.00 P

 

AUGUST DESSERT (M-L)(Dessert) A large billowing rose form double with silvery edges that help illuminate the vivid rose to light red color; some golden stamens show in the center; a lovely antique peony with strong, tall stems, $16.50

 

AUTEN'S PRIDE (VF)(L)(Auten) A large rose-form pastel pink double with subtle lavender highlights; a lovely variety to compliment your other later blooming peonies; medium height, stiff stems; scented with the intense fragrance of old roses, $22.00 P

 

AUTEN'S RED SPORT (M)(Auten) Large cranberry red double with velvety petals and a show of golden stamens between the petals; good cut flower; stems to 30", $20.00 P

 

AVALANCHE (VF)(L)(Crousse) A choice creamy, waxy white double coming into bloom late in the season; large and compact flower, whose creamy white petals glow with a faint blush; some center petals have a crimson edge that fades to a hairline after fully opening; fine cut flower, $20.00 P

 

BARTZELLA Intersectional (Roger Anderson) A strong plant of symmetrical form supporting large semi-double to double lemon yellow flowers with a lemon fragrance. 9 1/2” blooms on established plants, $100.00

 

BELLEVILLE (M-L) (Wolfe/Hollingsworth) A large light crimson (or light purple) of anemone form; the center petals become pale, while the carpels in the center of the flower become a contrasting darker purple; strong, tall grower with heavy flowers that need support, $22.00

 

BIG BEN (VF)(M to L)(Auten) Rich dark garnet red double with wide guard petals; blooms have heavy substance and intense fragrance; plant height to 48" and even with its stiff stems will likely need staking, $18.50

 

BIG RED BOOMER SOONER (F)(M)(Wild) A huge dark ruby red bomb with a waxy sheen to the high informal pile of petals; an unusual look for so big a flower; lighly scented; strong stems and good foliage; reputed to do well in the South, $24.00

 

BLAZE (E) (Fay) Large, fiery scarlet red with two rows of rounded petals and a center of bright, sunny yellow stamens; plant height to about 30 inches; great vigor, $20.00

 

BORDER CHARM (M)(Hollingsworth) Intersectional Yellow, single, midseason, 22" tall, intersectional. This yellow intersectional is quite short and a good subject for positioning as a prostrate shrub flowing over rocks, $45.00

 

BOWL OF BEAUTY (F)(M-L)(Hoogendoorn) A big, showy pink Japanese variety much in demand; flowers can reach 10 inches on a mature plant; fuchsine rose guard petals surround a mound of creamy staminodes; sometimes pink petaloids in center are so profuse, the peony looks like a full double; always outstanding, $22.00

 

BOWL OF CREAM (M) (Klehm) Creamy white bowl-shaped double flowers that can measure 9-1/2" across! Hidden golden stamens; strong stems and outstanding deep green foliage, with strong stems to 32" in height; $20.00 P

 

BRAVURA (EM)(Saunders) A brilliant scarlet red  cup-shaped single with an extra row of petals; a small yellow center;  vigorous medium size plant, $22.00

 

BUCKEYE BELLE (E)(Mains) Very early dark maroon semi-double; large flowers with heavy substance; the combination of large outer petals surrounding narrow center petals adds depth to the bloom; plant height 18" to 24", $25.00 P

 

BUNKER HILL (M)(F)(Hollis) Bright rosy red fully double blooms that hold well as cut flowers; some stamens show through the petals; strong stems, heavy bloomer, $18.50

 

BURMA MIDNIGHT (M)(Roy G. Klehm) Dark red single with a touch of purple sheen that gives it an extra brilliance; reddish anthers give the bloom a dusky tone in the center; similar to the Burma Ruby, which is its parent; medium height, strong stems about 38 inches, $22.00 P

 

BURNING BRIGHT (E)(Goldsmith) One of the brightest singles in the garden; a large, lively fuchsia pink flower; medium height plant with deep green foliage, $25.00

 

BU-TE (M)(Wassenburg) One of the most popular Imperial whites; large pure white guard petals surround a wide center of golden staminodes; stigmas are white or creamy; tall plant with staunch, erect stems; this Gold Medal winner is a cross between Tamate Boku and Isani Gidui, $25.00

 

BUTTER BOWL (M)(Rosenfield) A delightful pink Japanese peony with a buttery yellow center set inside a wide fan of rose-pink petals, which fade gradually to shell pink; vigorous, upright grower; plant height to about 36", $18.00 P

 

CANDY HEART (M)(Bigger) Large double with loose petals can take on several forms through the bloom season, from single to double; the white petals have pink tints and vivid splashes of red; from a cross of Mons. Jules Elie x unknown; $18.00

 

CANDY STRIPE (M)(Anderson) An unique peppermint candy double and the best of its kind; the medium size blooms are white with red stripes in pleasing combination; a vigorous plant that looks good and blooms well even in the most difficult seasons; long strong stems; limited, $35.00

 

CAROLINA MOON (F)(M)(Auten)  A rich buttery yellow double with white guard petals; the white petaloids fill in the center to form a white double bomb with a yellow glow; earlier than the other "near" yellows; height to about 30 inches; rare and limited, $30.00

 

CHARLES BURGESS (M)(Krekler) Large vivid crimson, cupped Imperial with a lavish center of burgundy staminodes tipped with light gold; height to 36” with thick foliage, $20.00 P

 

CHARM (L)(Franklin) Dark and lustrous black mahogany red Imperial with a wide center tuft of same color staminodes that have bright gold tips; a difficult color to capture exactly in a photograph, but a rich and luscious shade that's perfect to plant with pinks and creams, $20.00

 

CHEDDAR CHARM (F)(M)(Klehm)  Overlapping white guard petals surround a large center of glittering gold staminodes with tufts of white petaloids; strong grower, $25.00

 

CHEDDAR CHEESE (F)(M-L)(Klehm) A pure white Imperial with an abundance of intensely yellow petaloids that often balloon these blooms into full, heavy double bombs of white and yellow; tall plant about 35 inches or more; stake it, $35.00

 

CHEDDAR GOLD (VF)(M)(Klehm) Exquisite creamy white Imperial with a central mass of butter yellow stamens, usually laden with creamy white petaloids, $24.00 P

 

CHEDDAR SUPREME (F)(M)(Roy Klehm) Wide pure white Imperial with a deep gold center of staminodium that is usually crested with white petaloids; strong grower with a height of about 33 inches; exotic white and gold combination with an excellent fragrance, $22.00

 

CHEDDAR SURPRISE (F)(M)(Klehm) A fragrant rose form semi-double flecked with and abundance of golden petaloids and staminodes, each flower unique and all ravishingly lovely; strong stems to 30 inches, $24.00

 

CHEESE COUNTRY (F)(M)(Roy Klehm) Deep rose pink Imperial with a double row of guard petals surrounding a bold cheddar yellow center of petaloids; topping the yellow in the center are fluffs of rose pink and cream petaloids streaked with yellow; intense colors highlight the garden or a bouquet; plant to 26", $26.00 P

 

CHESTINE GOWDY (VF)(L)(Brand) Bright pink double with a delicious fragrance; there's a creamy white collar around the center of the bloom that gives the flower a two-tone effect; some of the pink petals in the center have a hairline red edge; medium sized blooms on a plant that's about 32" tall; named after a teacher of a one room schoolhouse, $20.00 P

 

CINCINNATI (M)Krekler) Deep pink double with a bit of silver edging on the tips of the petals, an effect that makes this peony stand out in the garden; some golden stamens show through the petals, $18.50

 

CLAIRE DE LUNE (E)(White/Wild) Large pale yellow to ivory single filled with a mass of buttery yellow stamens; a bright flower, crinkled and rounded at the petal edges; the carpels have showy pink tips; a hybrid from Mlokosewitschii; choice, $40.00

 

COMMANCHE (F)(M)(Bigger) A medium red Imperial with a center mass of fine yellow staminodes; strong stems on plant about 36" tall, $20.00 P

 

COMMANDO (E-M)(Glasscock) Dark red anemone double rarely offered; glossy, mahogany red flowers fade to deep claret red; the carpels, when they are visible in the large mound of petals, are green with coral pink tips; tall (about 34 inches) with strong stems, rarely available, $26.00

 

COMMAND PERFORMANCE (F)(M)(Hollingsworth) Large deep scarlet red double whose cut flowers can get up to 9" in diameter; vigorous plant with medium height stems that stand better when staked; Grand Champion at American Peony Society Show (1998); exceptional, limited, $35.00

 

CORAL CHARM (E)(Wissing) Large, brilliant coral semi-double; the tight coral pink buds open to a rich coral peach then fade to softer shades of coral all the way to tangerine yellow; a mature plant spectacularly shows off all the shades at once; tall but strong stems and great vigor, $26.00 P

 

CORAL 'N GOLD (F)(E)(Cousins-Klehm) A wide cupped-shaped vivid, yet soft coral single with a massive center of bright golden yellow stamens; strong upright grower about 30 inches tall; nothing more elegant than massive bouquets of this peony on a stately dinner table, $24.50 P

 

CORA LOUISE Intersectional (M)(Roger Anderson) Large, impeccable flowers with frilly white petals and a large deep lavender burgundy flares; the contrast becomes more vivid as the bloom remains open; the only intersectional available with this stunning rockii type coloration, $100.00

 

CORA STUBBS (F)(M)(Krekler); A large Imperial with raspberry pink guard petals and a center of creamy white staminodes; vigorous grower and lush foliage; plant height to 32 inches, $30.00

 

CORNELIA SHAYLOR (VF)(L)(Shaylor) An impressive, globular flower that's blush pink on opening then fades to almost white with a greenish tint at the base of the petals; dark glossy foliage; about 36" tall, $28.00

 

CORAL SUNSET (M)(Wissing) Intensely coral semi-double with a rosy infusion that adds a sunset glow to the coral; large, dramatic blooms on a plant that reaches 32 inches and, like all of the corals, is a superb grower and bloomer; limited, $30.00  

 

CORAL SUPREME (M)(Wissing) Large semi-double salmon coral pink, paler and pinker than Coral Charm, but a vivid and unique coral beauty in its own right; plant height to about 36 inches, $30.00

 

CRINKLED LINENS (M)(Roy Klehm) Large white single with wide crinkled guard petals giving it some interesting texture; the red stigmas in the center contribute to making this a single with a different look; heavy bloomer, $22.00 P

 

CUCKOO'S NEST (M to L)(Krekler) Huge deep red Imperial with an outer fan of large plum red crinkled petals nesting a mass of raspberry red staminodes with vivid cream edges; wide, flat bloom; 30 inches, $25.00

 

CYTHEREA (M)(Saunders) A sister seedling to 'Ludovica', this is another of Saunders’ great pinks; wide cup-shaped petals of vivid salmon to cherry rose; blooms are usually tight, but warmth either outdoors or in the house opens them to expose the golden stamens--either way, they make lavish cut flowers; American Peony Society Gold Winner, $26.00

 

DAYTON (VF)(L)(Krekler) Large double blooms of deep, rich rose pink with dancing silvery highlights; exceptional fragrance for your bouquet of late bloomers; medium height, strong stems, $22.00 P

 

DIANA PARKS (VF)(M)(Bockstoce) Very brilliant fully double scarlet red with just a hint of fiery orange; similar in form to Red Charm, only brighter and taller, $38.00

 

DOCTEUR ALEXANDER FLEMING (VF)(M)(French, originator unknown) One of Europe's favorites; large, deep rose pink double known for its sweet fragrance; full long-lasting flowers bloom in mid season with an occasional hairline red-edge accenting some of the petals, $18.50 P

 

DON RICHARDSON (M)(Krekler) A 36 inch tall Imperial with a deep red to black red flower; wide guard petals surround a mass of golden staminodes interlaced with black red petaloids; a stunning complement to the pink or white flowers in your border, $24.00 P

 

DOREEN (F)(M)(Sass) Bright rose pink Imperial type infused with several other shades of pink and a lovely fragrance; mass of deep golden petaloids in the center is fringed with silvery gold; tall with strong stems, $18.50

 

DO TELL (LM)(Auten)Light pink anemone flower is flecked with contrasting petals of orchid pink to red to red purple; medium plant height and medium size blooms; popular as a cut flower, $24.00 P

 

DRESDEN PINK (L)(Wild) Like a pink porcelain rose, perfectly symmetrical and frilled petals shape this beauty; delicate shade of medium pink with a crinkled edge of silver; medium height and strong stems, $18.00 P

 

DUCHESSE DE NEMOURS (VF)(E)(Calot) This medium size white anemone flower is superbly fragrant; large cupped white guard petals surround a full center of light canary yellow that pales to white with pale green at the base of the petals; ideal to use in arrangements; plant about 3 ft. tall with strong stems; $18.00

 

EARLY WHITE (E)(Saunders) A single white of simplicity and purity that has broad leaves and forms a low rounded bush; lovely and distinctive in the landscape when used in drifts, $18.00

 

ETCHED SALMON (F)(EM) Showy rich salmon-coral double with inner petaloids brightly etched with gold; plant height to 36 inches; American Peony Society Gold Medal winner; exceptional performance and beauty, $60.00

 

ELISE RENAULT (F)(M)(Doriat) A graceful silvery lilac pink flower in a round rose form with heavy substance petals; medium height plant with strong stems; heavy bloomer when established; rare and very limited, $35.00 

 

ELIZA LUNDY (F)(M)(Krekler) Medium size double bomb flowers of deep scarlet red on a plant no more than 24 inches in height; a cheerful bright red for the front of the border, $24.00

 

ERMA (F)(E)(Leighton) A rare and unique white single that opens with a slight blush; the flower has seven petals spaced apart; the effect is extraordinary, like a fan of long feathers around a filigree of golden sta­mens; light, sweet fragrance; the full name is actually Ermenegilda Mantegna, $40.00

 

FELIX SUPREME (ML)(Kriek) Large, showy bright magenta double with dense, fluffy petals; strong stems and vigorous growth, but might need some support; one of the best for cut flowers, $16.00 P

 

FESTIVA MAXIMA (F)(E)(Mielles) Tall, large white double that opens with vivid crimson edges on some of the petals; an old variety (1851) and still one of the most popular, $18.00 P

 

FILAGREE (F)(M)(Kelsey) No other Imperial variety like it; medium size frilly center of deep rose pink staminodes extend and fill the bloom so fully they almost cover the petals; a most exquisite flower, $45.00

 

FIRST ARRIVAL (Intersectional) (M)(R. Anderson) This fabulous hybrid, a lovely shade of lavender pink, has a semi-double to double form; carpels are enclosed by a lavender sheath and circled by yellow stamens and red flares at the base of petals; 6 to 8 inches blooms on a mounded bush about 26 to 30 inches in height; originator's stock, limited, $150.00

 

FIRST LADY (F)(E)(Klehm) Large and lustrous deep lavender pink double; among the first doubles to bloom in our garden; vigorous grower that reaches a height of 36"; lovely garden and cut flower, $18.00

 

FLAME (E)(Glasscock) Medium to large single blooms of light scarlet red; stiff stems, dark green foliage; plant height to 26", $18.00

 

FLORENCE BOND (F)(M)(Gumm) An impressive, large globular pure white double thickly packed with heavy substance petals; on first opening the bloom may have a pale pink cast, but turns white, $25.00

 

FRAGRANT BOUQUET (VF)(L)(Klehm) Large double bomb with a mass of high piled cream to blush petals, some crinkled; superb peony fragrance, $35.00

 

FRAGRANT PINK IMP (VF)(M)(Klehm) Deep magenta pink double, packed with petals and fragrance; no taller than 26", this imp is a perfect companion to Lancaster Imp if your search is for shorter peonies, $28.00

 

FRINGED IVORY (F)(M)(Klehm) Frilly ivory white double with layer after layer of fringed creamy white petals that surround a small star of golden stamens; excellent form and substance; dark, lustrous foliage; about 30" tall, $25.00

 

GARDENIA (F)(M)(Lins) Like a gardenia in form, this blush white double is one of the finest; many times a winner of championship ribbons; very mild fragrance, $20.00 P

 

GARDEN PEACE (F)(E)(Saunders) A bright waxy, white single with a center of gold and crimson; each of the tall, dark red stems is loaded with side buds for a long blooming season; sweet fragrance; the stems get over 4 ft. tall, so plant in full sun and plan to stake, rarely available $45.00

 

GARDEN TREASURE Intersectional (M)(Hollingsworth) A Court of Honor winner several times at the national peony show; bright butter yellow single flowers that have muted scarlet red flares at the tips; a vigorous growing, rapidly spreading bush with superb foliage that stays almost impeccable throughout the spring and summer; blooms here for a longer period of time than any other peony; medium height, $100.00

 

GAY PAREE (F)(M)(Auten) One of the most vivid anemone-types in the garden is a pretty contrast of pink and white; guard petals of deep cerise pink surround a plush tuft of white to cream petaloids that carry some tints of pink, $22.00 P

 

GERTRUDE ALLEN (M)(Nicholls-Wild) Large white Imperial with two rows of guard petals surround a center of pale yellow petaloids; side buds extend flowering; medium tall upright bush, $16.00

 

GOLD RUSH (ML)(Klehm) Large ruffled white Imperial with an intensely gold center of waxy, curled staminodes with flashes of white petaloids interspersed; double row of white guard petals; height to 36", $16.00

 

GLOIRE DE CHARLES GOMBAULT (VF)(M)(Gombault) A globe of pink, salmon pink and cream petals, surrounded by large pink guard petals;  some of the pink petals in the center have red edges; dazzling flowers are medium size, perfect as showy cuts; plant reaches about 36 inches tall, $35.00 

 

GLORY HALLELUJAH (F)(L)(Carl Klehm) A mammoth full double that's a rich blend of lustrous cherry-red, rose-red and bright pink tints with silver tips at the petal edges as the bloom matures; the last peony to emerge in the spring, and just when you think it didn't make it through the winter, it's up and ready to dazzle, $25.00 P

 

GREEN LOTUS (E)(William Krekler-Roy G. Klehm) A medium size bloom of cream and green, with lime green streaking and soft pink highlights at the petal edges; 28” tall, dazzling in arrangements with Coral ‘N Gold, $26.00 P

 

HARRY L. SMITH (M)(Smith-Krekler) A very dark red double, similar to Mons. Martin Cahuzac, but taller and later blooming; in spite of tall stems about 40 inches, the plant stand upright without staking; an excellent cut and garden flower; shown opening, $20.00

 

HEIDI (Tischler)(M) An extremely robust Imperial with an abundance of 4-5" light and airy light pink flowers with coral tipped staminodes; 26" or often taller, $25.00

 

HELEN (E)(Thurlow) Single to semi-double pink; the double row of broad, round dark shell-pink petals has a mass of golden stamens in the center; many flowers on a single stem; tall plant 38" or more, rarely available $20.00

 

HENRY BOCKSTOCE (VF)(M)(Bockstoce) An enormous dinner plate size deep scarlet red double on tall stems up to 40" in height; the petals are heavy substance with a deep, dark sheen; grow in full sun and plan to stake; nothing short of awesome when in bloom, $28.00

 

HENRY SASS (F)(M)(Sass) A magnificent large pure white double, high built, of perfect form and pristine beauty; strong stems, dark green foliage; about 32" tall, $20.00 P

 

HENRY ST. CLAIR (Late Mid)(Brand) Brilliant dark red crimson double bomb with a few golden yellow stamens, sometimes showing but usually hidden; floriferous; grown mostly for its superb cut flowers; strong stems; named to celebrate the first American Indian to be ordained in the Episcopal Church, $24.00

 

HERALD (E)(Saunders)  Brilliant light red single with a touch of cerise and pale orange ; big flowers on wide, dense plant; height to about 24 inches, $16.00

 

HERMOINE (VF)(L)(Sass) A lavish pink full double that's an old fashioned delight; a huge flower with frilly petals of rich apple-blossom pink and a heavenly fragrance, $18.50 P

 

HILLIARY Intersectional (M Through L)(R. Anderson) This cross hybrid has a complicated and somewhat variable coloration of shimmering cream, maroon and red petals surrounding a center with ivory carpels tipped green; it stands out easily among other peonies; excellent plant habit; originator's stock, limited, $150.00

 

HONOR (E)(Saunders) A bright, hot rose pink single; its white tipped carpels surrounded by a row of long stamens; vigorous, medium height plant, $35.00

 

HONEY GOLD (Klehm)(M)(F) Broad creamy guard petals surround a large mass of wavy, pale yellow staminodes, then from the center creamy white petals crown this striking white and gold peony; side buds give it a long bloom period, $28.00

 

INCA DEITY (L)(McMurray) White guard petals with a bright yellow center of staminodes often topped with a tower of white petaloids; flower is large, plant is medium size with strong stems, $26.00

 

INSPECTEUR LAVERGNE (Doriat)(M)(F) A lovely globe of loose petals is surrounded by large guard petals; a deep rich crimson color, excellent in the garden or as a cut, $20.00

 

JOKER (M)(Landis/Rogers) A pink rose-form double, lovely in itself, becomes even more so as the petals pale while leaving an picotee edges; one of the most admired in our gardens, but too bad the name doesn't reflect this peony's exquisiteness; short plant to about 30 inches, $40.00


JUDGE SNOOK (F)(M)(Good & Reese) A little known fabulous antique white double of impeccable rose form; flowers bloom pale blush at first, then fade to pure, brilliant white; mildly fragrant; medium height plant, $24.00 P

 

JULIA ROSE Intersectional (M)(Roger Anderson) Single to semi-double bloom opening a cherry red then coloring to orange and later to yellow. Will show flowers in three colors at one time on a plant. Robust plant with an abundance of blooms, $100.00

 

KANSAS (LM)(Bigger) Bright maroon red, held high on strong stems; full double with a few hidden stamens; a good cut flower; APS Gold Medal winner, $18.00 P

KAREN GRAY (F)(M-L) (Krekler) A wine red landscape Imperial with abundant blooms and sturdy foliage; large flowers on a bush about 34 inches tall, $16.00

KATRYN FONTEYN (VF)(M) An enormous light pink double with hairline red edges on some of its wide petals; when fully open, it pales to a delicate shade of ivory pink with some pale yellow highlights deep within the bloom; lovely fragrance, $20.00

 

KELWAY'S GLORIOUS (VF)(M)(Kelway) Large white rose form double with a creamy glow within its dense central incurved petals; strong rose scent and strong stems hold the flowers upright, but it does take time to establish and do its best, $22.00

 

KRINKLED WHITE (M)(Brand) A large single flower with broad, pure white crinkled petals with the texture of white crepe paper; yellow stamens in center; strong stems, $18.00 P

 

LADY ALEXANDRA DUFF (F)(M)(Kelway) Charming and informal loose double blooms are borne in clusters, with smaller saucer-shaped side flowers; pale blush pink, almost white, with yellow stamens mixed with a few irregular petals in the center; an old sweet English favorite, $18.50

 

LANCASTER IMP (E)(F)(Roy G. Klehm) A petite white double bomb; guard petals surround a mound of white petals with occasionally a few red edges; height only 26”; floriferous and fragrant! $22.00 P

 

LA PERLE (VF)(L)(Crousse) Large globular shaped double with light pink guards and collar; slightly darker center petals are edged red; strongly scented; blooms seem to last a long time on the plant; medium height plant; strong stems, $20.00 P

 

LAVENDER LACE (M)(Bigger) Tall (36 inches or more) pastel lavender Imperial with same color stamenodes edged with yellow; white to green carpels; a lovely shade to contrast with the darker colors in your peony bouquet, rarely available $26.00

 

LAVON (F)(LM)(Hollingsworth) One of the loveliest of the many fine Hollingsworth introductions and very popular here; large, very high built double, a pink and yellow two-tone with large yellow staminodes forming a collar and center tuft, set off by a broad band of warm pink petals; in our garden the depth of the flower is often 10 inches; splendid for cutting, $28.00

 

LEMON CHIFFON (M)(Reath) The best yellow double blooms semi-double the first few years; other yellow doubles pale by comparison; just a few available, $350.00

 

LITTLE RED GEM (E)(Reath)  Only 15" tall, this little crimson red single is one of the first peonies of spring; forms a dense mound of attractive fern-like foliage with a mass of sparkling gems well above the foliage, $25.00 P

 

LOIS KELSEY (F)(M)(Kelsey) This a semi-double white can also bloom as a unique single, like a cluster of long white feathers; and both forms bloom at the same time on the bush; a must for the cutting garden, this variety adds a surprising touch to any bouquet, $20.00

 

LOTUS BLOOM (M)(Saunders) Enormous semi-double blooms in a delicious shade of pink grace this tall bush that reaches 38" or more; one of more luxurious of the semi-double pink hybrids, $35.00

 

LOVE BIRDS (F)(E)(Saunders/A & D Nursery) A voluptuous wide, cupped white single with love birds nested in a mass of golden stamens--that is, two rose tipped carpels intertwined at the tips; tall, large and robust plant, $40.00

 

LUXURIANT Intersectional (M)(Anderson) Pink buds open to a creamy semi-double flower with a maroon interior deep within the broad wide open petals; height to 36 inches; originator's stock, hard to find variety, very limited, $150.00

 

MADAM DUCEL (F)(M)(Mechin) A dwarf double pink similar in shape to 'Mon. Jules Elie', only smaller; a lustrous medium-size bloom of silvery pale rose pink incurved petals surrounded by broad, flaring guards; about 24 inches tall, $20.00

 

MADAM DE VERNVILLE (F)(E) (Crousse) Old favorite white double bomb develops a crown with distinctive crimson marks on some petal edges; sweet fragrance; about 26 to 32" tall, $18.50 P

 

MADAM EMILY DEBANTINE (F)(M)(Dessert-Doriat) A short peony only 26 inches tall, Mme. Emily deserves a place in the front of the border; large, double flower is a bright, rich medium shade of pink, $20.00 P

 

MAGENTA MOON (F)(E)(Roy G. Klehm) Radiant semi-double of bright magenta petals with silvery edges and good substance; the 6 inch blooms stand on a medium plant 28 inches, $25.00 P

 

MARSHMALLOW BUTTON (F)(M)(Roy G. Klehm) The shimmering white guard petals of this Imperial frame a wide spray of pale yellow staminoides flecked with sparkling white petaloids; about 30 inches tall in our climate and very showy, $22.00

 

MARTHA BULLOCH (VF)(M) Huge bright cerise rose pink double with shading to silvery shell pink at the petal edges; tall stems need staking; a magnificent and showy old fashion masterpiece, superb in a vase with other cut flowers; $18.00 P

 

MAY LILAC (Saunders)(M) Medium size cup shaped blooms are always a rich shade of lilac in our climate; a very desirable peony that forms a massive bush with large leaves and never fails to have a mass of fresh looking, long lasting blooms; albiflora X macrophylla, 2nd generation; true to name and rarely available, $55.00

 

MAYTIME (M)(Auten) The mass of single blooms on each plant is always a fantastic display in our garden; deep, dark orange-red; stamens are same shade as petals, but tips are gold; pale green carpels are tipped pink, $35.00

 

MIDNIGHT SUN (F)(M)(Murawska) A dark black red Imperial with gleaming dark guard petals surrounding a black red center of staminodes edged with gold; cream tipped carpels; strong grower, stiff stems, $22.00

 

MIKADO (M)(Japan) Large and dramatic dark crimson red Imperial with a glowing center of rosy red petaloids tipped with glittering gold; 38” or more; forms a large bush, so give it room, $ 18.50

 

MINNIE SHAYLOR (F)(M)(Shaylor) Large ivory-pink to white semi-double with a center of golden stamens; in the center the carpels are green with pink at the base and are topped with waxy red stigmas; striking, $18.00

 

MISS AMERICA (F)(M)(Mann-van Steen) A large blush to white semi-double with golden stamens and deep green carpels; excellent fragrance; an APS Gold Medal winner, $20.00

 

MISS ECKHARDT (F)(L)(Roelof Arendsveen van der Mer) A sumptuous silvery rose pink double with large, lapping petals and sweet fragrance; some yellow stamens glow from within; good autumn color; height about 36 inches, $25.00

 

MISTER ED (E)(Klehm) A favorite that has deep pink as well as soft pink flower on the same plant; occasionally there can also be frosty white flowers dappled with rose; the large blooms top strong stems that reach about 28" in height; excellent cut flower, $16.00 P

 

MLOKOSEWITSCHII (E)(Caucasian Mountains) We are able to offer a limited number of hefty divisions from mature plants; these are not seedlings, rather plants we continue to propagate from the Goldsmith collection; sulfur yellow blooms, pink tipped carpels, distinctive foliage and those famous seed pods; just a few available this year, $100.00

 

MONSIEUR JULES ELIE (F)(E)(Crousse) Huge light rose-pink double bomb--a garden classic and showstopper since l888, $18.00 P

 

MOONRISE (E)(Saunders) Large pale yellow to ivory petals surround a cluster of golden stamens and olive carpels tipped ivory; flower width about 10 inches; deep green, rather wide foliage; height can vary, some plants here have reached about 42 inches, $45.00

 

MOONSTONE (VF)(M)(Murawska) Perfectly formed lustrous blush pink double; a perfection among peonies; a bouquet like the one shown can scent an entire room; APS Gold Medal award in 1959, $30.00 P

 

MRS. EUCLID SNOW (F)(M)(Brand) Deep blush pink buds open into large cupped shaped double flowers of creamy pink, with deeper pink highlights through the petals; height to 34 inches, $22.50

 

MRS. F.D.R. (F)(M)(Franklin) A peony legend--soft pink double suffused with cream; many flowers on each stem; a perfect pink to grace your garden with billowing flowers and exquisite fragrance; Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt has been an American Peony Society Gold Medal winner, $25.00 Another view of Mrs. F.D.R.

 

MT. ST. HELENS (Marx-Rogers) Crimson (reddish purple) flat form double with small rings of stamens showing on mature flowers; thick, strong stems that reach 30 to 36 inches; vigorous plant, $20.00

 

MY PETITE CHERI (F)(M)(Roy Klehm) A new soft pink semi-double for the front of the border or bed; it's height of only 20" to 22" makes it perfect in the small scale garden too; vigorous, $26.00 P

 

MYRA MACRAE (L)(Bigger) Large rose pink double blooms are displayed on strong stems; plant about 30" tall; Myra's hybridizer, the late Myron Bigger, let us know he was very proud of this one; a dependable late bloomer in any climate, $25.00 P

 

MYRTLE GENTRY (VF)(L)(Brand) One of the most fragrant peonies; large rose-form double of pastel salmon pink that fades to almost pure white; the pink is most intense at the center of the bloom; medium height plant; reliable late bloomer, $22.00 P

 

NADIA (M-L)(Saunders) This semi-double hybrid forms a most spectacular tall, wide bush that's dense with deep green foliage and sparkling with bright, hot cerise pink flowers; the large flowers are upright, above the foliage and cup-shaped, $32.00

 

NANCY NORA (VF)(M)(Bernstein) A huge, loose rose type double of billowing soft pink petals with the strange (for a peony) and enticing scent of rose geraniums; the medium height plant has strong stems that hold up the large lowers unusually well, but because the blooms can get so heavy, some support is recommended; our warm early spring gave us awesome blooms on this recent arrival from Europe, $18.00 P

 

NELLIE SAYLOR (F)(M)(Krekler) Probably the most festive of Imperial peonies; from the center of deep wine red guard petals out bursts a gala mound of white, cream, pink and red petaloids and the party lasts for weeks; blooms are high above the sparking deep green foliage; 36 inch plant; rarely available $38.00

 

NEOMIE DEMAY (VF)(M)(Calot)(aka Peach Blossom) Exquisite peachy old rose double with wide pale guard petals; all turns to pale parchment ivory as the bloom fades. a gorgeous, ethereal flower, blessed with a heady sweet fragrance; perfect manners, too--strong stems, rather short height and attractive foliage crowned by well formed medium size flowers, $38.00

 

NEON (M)(Nicholls) A bright rose pink Imperial with same color staminodes tipped in brilliant, glistening gold; when in bloom this illuminated peony looks like it's plugged in somewhere; tall upright grower that stands up well; limited and rarely available, $40.00

 

NICK SHAYLOR (L)(Allison) A tall, full rose-type double with blooms that can reach 10 inches across; buds open to a delicate shade of pink, then fade to ivory white; a few crimson edges are on some of the central petals; twice a Gold Medal winner, $18.50

 

NORMA VOLZ (F)(M)(Volz) This fully double Gold Medal winner opens with a blush at first then turns to ivory white; large superb flower with a lovely fragrance; a few of the central petals may have crimson edges; plant height to about 36 inches; $22.00 P

 

OFFICINALIS ROSEA PLENA (E) Brilliant double pink, an antique variety that has been found in American gardens since the 1700's; bloom have slightly silver cast; good foliage and sturdy, $20.00

 

PAGEANT (E)(Saunders) This 4-ft. tall giant, with width to match its height, has huge single rich medium-pink blooms splashed with long gold stamens; a spectacular show in early May, $35.00

 

PAULA FAY (E)(Fay) A lustrous crimson pink semi-double that lights up the garden early in the season; plant grows to 35 inches tall, $20.00 P

 

PAUL M. WILD (F)(M to L)(Wild) Large, velvety cabernet wine red double that is excellent in every respect and, is always among the top rated reds; plant height about 32", $20.00

 

PETER BRAND (M)( Holland) Lustrous black red double sometimes flecked with golden stamens; very large rose form flowers, noted as an improved M. Martin Cahuzac; in the morning the petals seem to have a black sheen over the deep maroon; handsome foliage turns red in the fall, stiff stems; superb cut flower, rarely available $30.00 

 

PETITE ELEGANCE (M)(Roy G. Klehm) The multiple magenta-pink petals of this bright 6 inch semi-double have a silvery shine that gives the impression at times of a picotee edge or two-tone flower; height to about 28 inches, $24.00

PHILOMELE (VF)(E-M)(Calot) An anemone type combination of bright old-rose pink and amber yellow with wide dark old-rose guard petals; as the flower develops a crown of bright rose appears in the center with the petals often strongly edged carmine; strong stems on medium height plant; medium-size blooms are among the most fragrant, $18.50 P

PILLOW TALK (F)(M-L) Tall, strong stems and large, yet exquisite flowers make this giant a standout among the pink peonies; full and fluffy soft cameo pink flowers 8 to 10 inches across stay upright over the foliage, $22.00

 

PINK HAWAIIAN CORAL (F)(EM)(Roy Klehm) Large, cup shaped double coral, a more intensely bright shade that the other corals; cream carpels and yellow stamens peek through the center; vigorous with tall stems about 38 inches, $30.00 P

 

PINK LEMONADE (F)(M)(Klehm) Wide pink guard petals surround a globular mound of yellow and pink petaloids on this gorgeous Imperial; tall plant to about 36 inches; limited, $35.00

 

PINK SWAN (VF)(M)(Wild) Lovely soft pink semi-double with 5-6 rows of petals then a row of golden stamens; large 6" bloom with silvery edged petals; sometimes a small tuft of pink petals bloom in the center; broad dark green foliage to 34" tall, $24.00 P

 

PORT ROYALE (F)(M)(Krekler-Klehm) Elegant and softly scented deep wine red Imperial with a wine red mass of staminodes in the center; a exotic touch to your bouquet; about 28" tall, $26.00

 

POSTILION (M)(Saunders) Huge cup-shaped semi-double flowers of brilliant, deep scarlet red; flowers are enormous, up to 10" across; wide foliage on thick, tall stems which need support, $25.00 P

 

PRAIRIE MOON (M)(Fay) Huge pale yellow single to semi-double on tall stems; after a show of sulfur yellow, the flower fades to ivory; usually doesn't need staking here--the thick stems keep it upright, $32.00

PRINCESS BRIDE (F)(E to M)(Klehm) An elegant pure white double bomb with wide rounded guard petals; earlier than many of the whites; lush dark green foliage sets off these lovely, scented blooms; strong stems to 32 inches, $26.00 P

 

PRINCESS MARGARET (M)Murawska) An enormous double that is the luscious shade of bright pink with no blue tones; floriferous stems are laden with large, heavy blooms, so plant to stake this one; APS Gold Medal winner, $22.00 P

 

QUEENBEE (M)(Krekler-Klehm) Exquisite soft salmon pink double with a mass of  large ruffled petals surrounding a open center of stamens; height about 30 inches; just a few available, $38.00

 

QUEEN OF SHEBA (F)(L)(Sass) Large blossoms of sparkling bright cerise rose borne on strong, upright stems; full bomb type double; medium height; blooms around late midseason, $18.00

 

RASBERRY CHARM (E)(Samuel Wissing-Roy G. Klehm) Like 'Coral Charm' in form, but a rich raspberry red semi-double with a show of golden stamens in the center; to 36 inches, $30.00

RASBERRY FLUFF (F)(M) (Lyman Cousins-Roy Klehm) A large double with smooth deep rose raspberry petals that form a massive ball; strong stems to about 34 inches in height; an intensely bright flower, $25.00

RASPBERRY SUNDAE (VF)(M) Large double bomb of cream with raspberry at the petal edges; as the plant matures, more raspberry pink is evident throughout the bloom; delightful fragrance; height about 36", $20.00

 

RAOUL DESSERT (VF)(L)(Dessert) Large brilliant double of shell pink, a truer pink with none of the mauve or bluish tints that color many older pink peonies; rose-scented, vigorous and floriferous; medium height, $28.00

 

RAY PAYTON (M)(Krekler) Deep cranberry red Imperial has a mass of gold-tipped central stamindoes surrounded with a fan of wide cranberry red petals; large striking flower; height to 32 inches, $22.00 P

 

RED CHARM (VF)(M) (Glasscock) Gigantic double bomb piled high with a mass of red petals framed with a fan of wide red guard petals; old rose fragrance with a hint of cloves; deep, glossy dark red coloration; a garden favorite and a sell-out every season; APS Gold Medal winner, $28.00 

 

RED GRACE (M)(Glasscock)  One of  the most popular true reds; dark petals that bunch together to form a almost perfect ball of a flower; stems about 30 inches; vigorous plants that always put on a great show, $30.00 SOLD OUT

 

REINE DELUXE (VF)(M)(Roy Klehm) Apple blossom pink double, dense with wide petals that are occasionally edged in red; very desirable as a cut flower and sweetly fragrant; strong stems to 34" in height, $28.00

 

REINE WILHELMINE (VF) Large silvery rose double with incurved central petals, many of which are usually edged in carmine, $18.50

 

RENATO (F)(M)(Murawska) A much improved Felix Crousse, re-born, as the name says, fuller and larger; deep, rich glowing reddish purple double; superb cut flower with stems 30-32 inches, $18.50 P

 

REV. H.M. TRAGITT (LM)(Brand) Very large rose form white blooms on dwarf plants about 31" tall; buds open with a tint of green; very sturdy stems; "...Great blooms of the most perfect form...", says the APS peony book, $20.00

 

ROSA BONHEUR (VF)(L)(Unknown) A super fragrant delight! Pretty pink anemone on tall stems to 36" blooms at the start of the late season so still has plenty of company in the garden; excellent cut; deserves a spot in the fragrant garden, $26.00

 

ROZELLA (L)(Reath)Dark pink rose-form double with robust plant habit; sturdy stems and a dependable and profuse bloomer; pink coloration pales out at the petal edges; super in the garden or as a cut flower; 30-32" height; 2009 Award of Landscape Merit Winner, $20.00

 

SALMON DREAM (E)(Reath) Vivid salmon pink semi-double; keeps its color in our cooler climate, but may fade to a creamy sheen in prolonged hot sunshine; a seedling of 'Paula Fay' x 'Moonrise' that itself sets seeds; slow to propagate and very limited, $60.00

 

SALMON GLORY (E)(Glasscock) A fluffy ball of glowing salmon pink petals; strong, sturdy stems; a bright, glowing color noticeable from across the garden and one of the most admired pinks in any season; grows to about 34 inches tall; massive bush, heavy bloomer, $24.00 P

 

SARAH BERNHARDT (F)(L)(Lemoine) Rich, rose-pink double, edged a little lighter pink; a few petals show crimson edges; a favorite pink double; the plants are very robust and floriferous, $15.00 P

 

SCARLET HEAVEN Intersectional (Roger Anderson) When mature this plant is covered with deep scarlet single blooms; the flowers are held just above the foliage, which is lush and dense deep green; plant height to about 30 inches; originator's stock, $60.00

 

SCARLETT O'HARA (M)(Falk-Glascock) A tall fiery scarlet red single; strong grower that can reach 44 inches in height; we have heard that this cultivar is at home in Mississippi as it is in Massachusetts, $18.00

 

SCHAFFE (VF)(M)(Krekler) Large lavender pink Imperial so full it appears double; the color in our climate is close to true lavender; reliable and prolific bloomer in any weather; superb fragrance; tidy, medium plant, one of the best and brightest, and easiest to grow in our climate, $25.00

 

SEASHELL (M)(F)(Sass) Large single flowers of bright, satiny pink with a full center of yellow stamens; an excellent and robust variety for those who like the grace and elegance of single flowers; plant height to about 36", $16.50

 

SEBASTIAN MAAS (M)(Holland) A large rich lavender pink with some lustrous highlights at the petal edges; plant height to about 32 inches; good garden and cut flower, $20.00 P

 

SERAPHIM (E)(Saunders) An early star in our gardens, shining single pure white hybrid with an abundance of medium-sized blooms; large deep green leaves on a huge plant, $20.00

 

SERENE PASTEL (Klehm) (M)(VF) Rounded petals form this light peachy pink double and numerous side buds on each stem extend the bloom while giving the plant a lush display, $25.00 P

 

SHAWNEE CHIEF (LM)(Bigger) A vigorous rose form double with a deep purplish pink coloration that borders on rose red; in fact, it's classified as a red; a reliable bloomer and an excellent cut flower; strong thick stems form a tall, sturdy bush, $20.00

 

SHIRLEY TEMPLE (LM) Widely grown for its fine cut flowers, this shorter plant (about 26 inches) has fully double 8 inch blooms that start off with a blush then turn all white with just a hint of a crimson edge on a few of the central petals; stands up to any weather and blooms profusely through its season, $18.50

 

SHOW GIRL (F)(M)(Hollingsworth) A gorgeous anemone form; bright, warm pink guard petals surround a center of large, cream yellow petaloids; a great deal of feathering can occur in the center pink petals springing out of the cream yellow center; much admired here; about 36" tall, $18.00 P

 

SNOW MOUNTAIN (Bigger)(M)(F) The stems are strong to hold these large and high double bombs of snow white petals surrounded at the base by white, elegant guards similar in form to Mons. Jules Elie; the buds open creamy pink and the central petals often have red edges; tall plant about 34 inches; $22.00 P

 

SOLANGE (F)(L)(Lemoine) Large, globular buff to cream white with a rich suffusion of salmon pink; very old-fashioned loose look; musky scent; tall stems need staking; a favorite in Europe, $18.50 P

 

SOLFATARE (VF)(M)(Calot) Pale pink guard petals surround a full center of pale yellow petals; as the bloom matures, it turns all white; some petals have a crimson edge; supreme among fragrant peonies and rarely available, $26.00

 

SPIFFY (M)(F)(William Krekler-Roy G. Klehm) Brilliant fuchsia-rose petals fan around an Imperial center of soft pink cream and fuchsia-rose petaloides; 28” tall, $25.00 P

 

SUNNY GIRL (E-M)(Laning) Large mellow yellow double; strong stems stand to about 36" with one showy bloom per stem; gorgeous in a bouquet; very limited, $55.00

 

SUPERIOR (EM)(Reath) Deep salmon pink single that holds its rich coloration throughout the bloom period; distinctive light green foliage on a plant that reaches about 36 inches in height, $30.00

 

SUSIE Q (F)(M-L)(Klehm) A pink lover's delight; large rose-form double with an outstanding rich medium ink coloration; plant is about 24 inches tall, $22.00

 

SWEET MAY (Saunders)(E) Wide leaves and bright single flowers a rich pink with ivory undertones makes this a joyous occasion in mid May; the plant forms a nice mound about 30 inches in height; originator's stock, $22.00

 

SWEET 16 (F)(M)(Klehm) Creamy blend of ivory white and soft pink petals form a center ball, surrounded by wide soft pink guard petals; height to 28 inches; excellent cut flower with a light pleasing scent, $18.50

 

TAFF (VF)(M) (Holland) Light blush rose double whose large, fragrant blooms make excellent cut flowers; medium plant about 30 inches tall, with strong stems,$18.50

 

TERRY GRUDEM (F)(M)(Brand) Bright deep red Imperial; the large center of staminodes is the same color, but tipped light yellow; huge blooms 8 inches or more on a tall plant, $20.00

 

THE FAWN  (M)(Wright) A choice rare variety regarded by the pros as one of the very best in form and color; the light pink petals are spotted and streaked with soft rose for a elegant subtle stipled effect; height to 34", strong stems need no staking, $35.00 P

 

TOM CAT (F)(M)(Krekler-Klehm) Vivid carmine red Imperial flecked throughout with creamy white and carmine petaloids; large, impressive flower; plant height to 26 inches; $30.00

 

TOM ECKHARDT (F)(M)(Krekler) Stunning Imperial that really puts on a show; large round rose pink petals surround a vivacious center of yellow, orange and rose pink staminodes, spiked with tufts of pink petaloids, $22.00 P  

 

TOPEKA GARNET (M)(Bigger) Large glowing dark red single with a small tuft of stamens in the center; rich color, floriferous plant; stems get to about 30 inches, $22.00

 

TOP BRASS (F)(M)(Klehm) Wide ivory guard petals surround a large double bomb flower of canary yellow highlighted with light pink petaloids in the center; light fragrance; a fine cut flower and a garden showpiece; plant height to about 28", $22.50

 

TORO NO MAKI (M)(Origin Unknown) Tall Imperial with a very large wavy guard petals of pale blush fading to white; center of whitish staminodes edged yellow; pale green carpets with pink and yellow tips, $18.00

 

TOURANGELLE (F)(M)(Dessert) Saunders said "At its best Tourangelle is one of the most beautiful of all peonies"; an apple-blossom pink double that displays a delicate combination of light pink and cream; sometimes an entire bouquet of blooms are atop merely one stem, so support is necessary; one customer who came to our door insisting  no floppy peonies could ever disgrace her garden fell madly and passionately in love with Tourangelle and took home five pots plus all the blossoms on the plants, which after a windy storm lay on the ground, $20.00 P

 

VIKING FULL MOON Intersectional (M) (Pehrson/Sidel) Soft, light greenish yellow intersectional hybrid; robust, upright stems hold 8 inch flowers above the foliage; excellent performer with long lasting blooms; choice and limited, $75.00

 

VILLE DE LYON (VF)(L)(Rivière) Large globular soft rose double opens to anemone form with a row of wide guard petals; wide petals in the fluffy center are complemented with narrow and lacinated petals, all of which are shaded to silvery rose at the top; excellent cut flower; rare and limited, $35.00

 

VIRGINIA DARE (M)(Newhouse) An eye-catching brilliant white single with a center of yellow anthers--almost a look-alike of the northern California's famous Matilija poppy; forms a tall, full plant, $16.00

 

WEST ELKTON (M) (Krekler) Dark burgundy red guard petals surround a mass of same color staminodes that are tipped with cream; compact grower to 25 inches, $20.00

 

WESTERNER (F)(M)(Bigger) Large, billowing petals medium pink surround a center of bright yellow staminoides; a tall Imperial variety that blooms profusely; APS Gold Medal award in 1982, $20.00 P

 

WHITE BEAUTY (F)(M)(Auten) White double, distinctive for its anemone form, red tipped carpels and midseason bloom; wide white guard petals surround a large white center with a glowing creaminess; plant height about 32" with spreading (fanning) habit: moderate fragrance; rare and very limited, $35.00

 

WHITE EAGLE (M)(Sass) White rose form double with very large flowers; blooms at early mid season,$18.50

 

WHITE FROST (VF)(L)(Reath) A very fragrant and beautiful seedling of peony 'White Charm'; perfect rose form snow white flowers on strong stems that reach 30 inches, $30.00 P

 

WHITE INNOCENCE (M)(Saunders) In our gardens this variety reaches 5 and a half feet high; the tall stems support multitudes of pristine single flowers with opalescent white petals and a green center unique among peonies; highly desirable for arrangements, $32.00

 

WHITE IVORY (VF)(E)(Roy Klehm) Pure white double with layer after layer of creamy white petals; an excellent white for bouquets, with a heady fragrance adding to its attraction; plant height to 30", usually no staking needed,$24.00 P

 

WHITE SWAN (M)(Pleas) A single white peony that blooms early to midseason; medium height plant with deep green foliage; primarily for landscaping, $15.00

 

WHITE WINGS (F)(M)(Hoogendoorn) A splendid white single flower that can get as large as 10 to 12 inches wide; the foliage is dark, glossy green and the plant height is about 36", $20.00

 

WHOPPER (VF)(M-L)(Klehm) A super peony in every respect: Wide guard petals a delicious shade of pink fan out around a globular center of pink, creamy white and pale yellow petaloids; sweetly fragrant; strong stems grow tall here--about 40 inches; vigorous and floriferous, $30.00 P

 

 

In our descriptions the name in parentheses is the hybridizer or other source; (F) is fragrant, (VF) is very fragrant; (E) is early blooming, (M) is midseason and (L) is late.

Size of a plant is indicated by short, medium or tall. Most peonies are 32" to 36" tall. A few are shorter - 18" to 24", some are taller - 36" or more. Indicated heights are for peonies grown in full sun. Actual height may also be dependant on cultural conditions.

Bloom times are indicated by E for Early, M for Midseason or L for Late and are just a guideline, not precise timing. If you want peonies in your garden to bloom in mid to late May in Western Washington, get singles. All of the others bloom here within the first two weeks of June and may continue through the month.

A few blossoms can occasionally appear in the fall in our climate, but this is not to be expected.

Flower forms: Single, Semi-double, Double and Imperial a.k.a. Japanese.

Gold Medal refers to the annual top award of the American Peony Society.

 

 

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