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ERMA (‘ERMENEGILDA MANTAGNA’)  (Leighton) 36” tall, 40” wide, single, mid to late, no staking $50 (fragrant)

Spectacular, dinner-plate sized blooms of 10 inches across. Seven truly is the perfect number and this jewel, always has seven petals. Heavenly fragrance!

FRANCES  (Saunders) 30” tall, 40” wide, single, early, no staking (landscape) $50 (landscape)

Spring awakens with another Saunders beauty. Majestic in stature with varied bloom tones based on temperatures.

JEANNE d’ARC  (Calot, 1858) 36” tall, 42” wide, double, mid (fragrant) $50 (fragrant)

Intriguing and inviting defines this individualist bloom. Utterly amazing when viewed and scented in our field.

JOKER  (Landis/Rogers, 2004) 28” tall, 36” wide, double, early to mid, no staking, $60 (cut, landscape)

‘Joker’ provides an excellent source of outdoor entertainment. So much so that collector’s tears appear when his venue leaves in the fall.

LAVENDER  (Saunders, 1939) 28” tall, 36” wide, single to semi-double, early to mid, no staking $100

Great peonies come to those who are very patient. Just a few to share this year. Please contact us for planting tips as this is a tough one to grow.

LOVEBIRDS  (Saunders/Smetana, 1984) 34” tall, 54” wide, single, early to mid, no staking $35 (landscape)

Twin red-tipped carpels intertwine in a bed of golden stamens. No wonder the pale pink petals are blushing!

MAY LILAC  (Saunders, 1950) 36” tall, 54” wide, single, early, no staking $50 (landscape)

A tall and wide commanding presence in the garden,"Lilac" produces floriferous, cupped blooms in bridesmaid lavender. Delightful!

MID MAY  (Saunders, 1950) 28" tall, 38" wide, single, early, no staking $60

Early season arises with the palest of Saunders apple blossom pink coloration. Waiting for spring peony color has never been so easy.

ROSELETTE’S CHILD  (Saunders) 38” tall, 50” wide, single, early, no staking $60 (landscape)

For the hybridizers, now is your chance! Rich genealogy will follow you all the days of that eventful day.

SALMON BEAUTY  (Glasscock/Auten, 1939) 36” tall, 42” wide, double, early to mid $75

Long desired from their originators, we are fortunate to release a few of these to true collectors. Staking is a must as the blooms are huge!

SUNLIGHT  (Saunders, 1950) 24” tall, 32” wide, single, early, no staking (landscape) $50 (landscape)

Saunders truly lets the sun -light radiate through the delicate yellow petals. Though plant habitat is small, seeing yellow this early is a Godsend.

TRUTH  (Bigger, 1968) 30” tall, 40” wide, double,late $40

Yes this is a white peony! Perhaps like us, the beauty before the bloom matures evokes more emotion. How about you?

WINTERTHUR  (Saunders, 1952-1955) 40” tall, 50” wide, single, early, no staking $50 (landscape)

This is it…our favorite landscape peony! His hosta size foliage stays crisp and clean throughout the growing season.

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