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Distinctive Peonies
ATHENA  (Saunders, 1955) 34” tall, 38” wide, single, very early, no staking $25 (fragrant, cut, landscape)

Early spring has never been the same! She rises delicately, yet fully-armed, with magnificent blooms and stately foliage.

CANDY STRIPE  (Anderson, 1981) 36” tall, 48” wide, double, late, no staking $35 (cut, landscape)

Just like it sounds: red and white swirled together like a peppermint, making a wonderful cut flower and creating a spectacular effect as an accent plant. Excellent foliage throughout the year.

CARNATION BOUQUET  (Seidl, 1996) 30” tall, 44” wide, double, mid, no staking $60 (fragrant, cut, landscape)

Spicy fragrance tickles your sense of smell. Bloom shape, long lasting color and impeccable foliage are truly a connoisseur’s delight.

CHOCOLATE SOLDIER  (Auten, 1936) 28” tall, 32” wide, Japanese, mid, no staking $40 (cut, landscape)

This darkest-of-the-reds peony is a collector’s favorite, prized for its velvety chocolate-colored blooms with yellow anthers and red carpels. Limited quantities.

CORAL SUNSET  (Wissing/Klehm, 1981) 32” tall, 42” wide, semi-double, early, no staking $35 (fragrant, cut, landscape)

This is our favorite coral and another magical tri-phase bloom. Sunset begins as coral, evolves to yellow, and finishes as creamy ivory, with tidy, mounded foliage. Order early! This one sells out every year.

CYTHEREA  (Saunders, 1953) 24” tall, 32” wide, semi-double, early, no staking $30 (fragrant, cut, landscape)

A rich, lipsticky pink that enlivens garden borders with its vivid hue. Plant it in a location that receives afternoon shade for even more intense color.

DIANA PARKS  (Bockstoce, 1942) 40” tall, 52” wide, bomb double, early $35 (very fragrant, cut, landscape)

Fragrance flows through our fields from this delightful collector’s peony. Brilliant red that does not fade sets off its dark green foliage.

GOLDILOCKS  (Gilbertson, 1975) 28” tall, 38” wide, bomb double, early to mid, no staking $60 (cut, landscape)

The yellow garden peony has arrived! Perhaps our most photographed variety. She will surely amaze you daily, and weekly and…

HEIDI  (Tischler) 28” tall, 36” wide, Japanese, mid-late, no staking $30 (fragrant, cut, landscape)

She’s a steel magnolia-delicate and elegant looking, but tough and long-lasting. Afternoon shade and cooler spring weather bring out her best.

LAURA MAGNUSON  (Saunders, 1941) 32” tall, 40” wide, semi-double, late, no staking $25 (cut, landscape)

TLC is necessary in growing this variety to achieve its eye-catching bright rose hue. Plant in a very dry location.

LOTUS BLOOM  (Saunders, 1943) 36” tall, 48” wide, semi-double, mid, no staking $35 (fragrant, cut, landscape)

Dinner plate-sized blooms up to 9” wide with petals that dance in the wind. An elegant, commanding presence in the garden even after blooming is over.

LOVEBIRDS  (Saunders/Smetana, 1984) 34” tall, 54” wide, single, early to mid, no staking $40 (landscape)

Love is at first sight! Seeing the two reddish tipped carpels intertwined in a bed of golden stamens will definitely make your blooms blush.

LULLABY COOS  (Klehm, 2003) 28” tall, 36” wide, semi-double, mid, no staking $25 (fragrant, cut, landscape)

Sweet, subtle pink blooms with flawless landscape hedge-style foliage. Wonderful as a cut flower!

MAY LILAC  (Saunders, 1950) 36” tall, 54” wide, single, early, no staking $60 (landscape)

Our favorite parentage ‘macrophylla’ is truly a sight to behold. Don’t let its huge stature scare you away from its floriferous, clear lilac-colored, cupped blooms.

NEON  (Nicholls, 1941) 34” tall, 42” wide, Japanese, mid-late, no staking $50 (fragrant, cut, landscape)

Light up the garden without electricity! Hot rose-pink petals with staminode edges lined with sprinkles of gold dust. Our favorite Japanese bloom variety.

NOVA  (Saunders, 1950) 26” tall, 36” wide, single, very early, no staking $30 (fragrant, landscape)

Explodes out of the ground in early spring! Petals blush with a hint of yellow, then fade to a clean ivory with a pronounced sulfur center.

OLD FAITHFUL  (Glasscock/Falk, 1964) 36” tall, 48” wide, double, mid-late, no staking $55 (cut, landscape)

The king of red has arrived! This plant exudes triumphant power and presence. Be patient for His Highness-it takes a few years to establish his kingdom.

PETITE ELEGANCE  (Klehm, 1995) 24” tall, 30” wide, double, mid, no staking $25 (fragrant, cut, landscape)

Delicate and soft in front of your border, romantic in a vase indoors. This tidy little plant makes a charming low hedge and a pretty accent to fellow pastels.

PINK HAWAIIAN CORAL  (Klehm, 1981) 34” tall, 40” wide, semi-double, early, no staking $30 (fragrant, cut, landscape)

Finally the true Hawaiian coral color is available for your garden. The deep green foliage casts a tropical flare of visual enjoyment.

RASPBERRY CHARM  (Wissing, 1968) 32” tall, 40” wide, semi-double, early, no staking $25 (cut, landscape)

So much color, so early in the season! This sassy, tart red brings out the best in lighter colored, early perennials.

RED GRACE  (Glasscock/Klehm, 1980) 32” tall, 38” wide, bomb double, early to mid $30 (fragrant, cut, landscape)

Now is the time to upgrade your reds! Tightly woven bomb held high with stiff stems. Gracefully retains its nice red color.

RIVIDA  (Harrell, 1985) 32” tall, 38” wide, single, mid, no staking $25 (cut, landscape)

There’s a crayon in that box of 32 that matches this violet-red beauty. In the fall, its seed pods turn red and are gorgeous in dried arrangements.

SALMON DREAM  (Reath, 1979) 28” tall, 36” wide, single to semi-double, early, no staking $50 (fragrant, cut, landscape)

What a beauty! This variety is considered one of the most gorgeous peonies around. The soft glow of this delicate, lacey coral is unforgettable, and the sheen of its petals is elegant.

SPRITE  (Saunders, 1950) 34” tall, 40” wide, single, very early, no staking $25 (fragrant, cut, landscape)

Dances into spring with fairy-like petals held high and steady even though the northeastern winds may blow.

SUGAR N’ SPICE  (Rogers, 1988) 26” tall, 36” wide, single, early, no staking $60 (fragrant, cut, landscape)

WOW! Enormous blooms up to 10 inches! Very fragrant! Stiff stems! Excellent foliage! This collector’s favorite is a garden must-have.

THE FAWN  (Wright) 34” tall, 40” wide, double, mid-late, no staking $35 (cut, landscape)

Nothing shy about this fawn. It has a mesmerizing extended bloom sequence unlike any other garden peony, and soft pink blooms spotted and streaked with rose. Excellent!

TRUTH  (Bigger, 1968) 30” tall, 40” wide, double, mid to late $30 (fragrant, cut)

White has never looked better! Huge rose type blooms offer a taste of beauty indoors and out.