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BARTZELLA  (Anderson, 1986) 32” tall, 54” wide, semi-double to double, mid and late, no staking $95 (fragrant, cut, landscape)LIMITED TIME MOVING SALE

World famous intersectional and the belle of the ball, ‘Bart’ is a stunner. Giant, 9 1/2 – inch blooms of soft yellow release a delicate, lemony scent, and the luxuriant foliage makes an attractive shrub into the fall.

BORDER CHARM  (Hollingsworth, 1984) 20” tall, 60” wide, single, mid-late, no staking $40 (landscape)LIMITED TIME MOVING SALE

The “sunset” at the heart of ‘Border Charm’ reveals, petal by petal, and each stage of bloom is a delight to witness. This is a delightful, rock garden gem that spreads is blue- green, horizontal foliage vigorously.

CALLIE'S MEMORY  (Anderson, 1990) 30” tall, 42” wide, semi-double, mid, no staking $125 (cut, landscape)

As feminine as a ballgown, ‘Callie’s’ creamy yellow blooms are edged with a deeper russet and touched with crimson flares. Her petals are delicately crimped in a picotee edge that shows up well against her dark green foliage.

CANARY BRILLIANTS  (Anderson, 1999) 32” tall, 48” wide, double, mid-late, no staking $95 (fragrant, cut, landscape)LIMITED TIME MOVING SALE

One of the great yellow peonies, ‘Canary’ emerges as a modest taupe shade. But there’s nothing modest about its vibrant, canary-yellow blooms: intense color in the garden, and long-lasting blooms for maximum impact.

CORA LOUISE  (Anderson, 1986) 26” tall, 48” wide, semi-double, mid-late, no staking $95 (fragrant, cut, landscape) LIMITED TIME MOVING SALE

Such a lady! Generously sized white-to-pink petals unfurl to reveal sweet watercolor touches of lavender-to-russet. ‘Cora’s’ foliage has a well-behaved, mounded habit and is a superb dark green.

FIRST ARRIVAL  (Anderson, 1986) 30” tall, 48” wide, semi-double, early-mid, no staking $95 (fragrant, cut, landscape) LIMITED TIME MOVING SALE

Can’t wait for spring? Neither can ‘First Arrival’! This earliest-blooming intersectional offers floriferous, six- to eight- inch blooms of pink-to-lavender against a crisp, dark green symmetrical, mounded shrub.

GARDEN TREASURE  (Hollingsworth, 1984) 24” tall, 60” wide, semi-double, mid and late, no staking $85 (fragrant, cut, landscape) LIMITED TIME MOVING SALE

Here’s the treasure: dozens of eager blooms that deliver sharp contrast and brilliant color. Vibrant citron-colored blooms pop against dark green, shimmering foliage, touching the garden with golden highlights.

HILLARY  (Anderson, 1999) 30” tall, 42” wide, double, mid, no staking $125 (cut, landscape)LIMITED TIME MOVING SALE

It’s a woman’s prerogative to change her mind, and ‘Hillary’ indulges herself. Blooms first arrive as red, then soften to red and cream, and then finish in a velvety vanilla. The foliage is a handsome dark green.

JAPANESE ITOH  (Unknown) 30” tall, 38” wide, semi-double, mid-late, no staking $50 (cut, landscape)

This beauty came to us by way of Japan with no known ‘originator’. A stunning feature of this amazing cross is its dark blue-green foliage. Blooms mesmerize its audience with soft golden petals.

JULIA ROSE  (Anderson) 28” tall, 42” wide, semi-double, mid, no staking $75 (landscape) LIMITED TIME MOVING SALE

What a romantic! Cherry red blossoms reveal yellows and oranges, settling on a rich, creamy yellow. The tri-phase blooms are charming to watch develop, especially against the outstanding dark green foliage.

LEMON DREAM  (Anderson, 1999) 32” tall, 48” wide, single to semi-double, mid, no staking $150 (cut, landscape)

Can’t choose between an all yellow intersectional and a hint of lavender pink? Here may be your peony! The most anticipated bloom in the spring! God only knows when the lavender pink will show herself.

MORNING LILAC  (Anderson, 1999) 28” tall, 40” wide, single to semi-double, mid, no staking $150 (landscape)  SOLD OUT

Common peonies are white or pink, and some intersectionals are yellow, but this unique beauty is downright lavender colored! ‘Lilac’ adds a decidedly exotic touch to your peony beds. Just a few to share.

OLD ROSE DANDY  (Laning, 1993) 28” tall, 42” wide, single, mid, no staking $40 (landscape) LIMITED TIME MOVING SALE

We love peony foliage, and ‘Old Rose’ is special: delicate, smaller leaflets in a rich dark green. The blooms are like watercolor sunsets of yellows and purples that settle into a rich patina that is truly elegant.

PASTEL SPLENDOR  (Anderson/Seidl, 1996) 26” tall, 36” wide, single, mid-late, no staking $75 (landscape) LIMITED TIME MOVING SALE

This little show-off blooms on a smaller bush, perfect for smaller cottage gardens and utterly charming. Delightful pink-edged yellow blooms emerge on well-mannered, compact, mounding plants.

PRAIRIE CHARM  (Hollingsworth, 1992) 30” tall, 42” wide, semi-double, mid-late, no staking $40 (cut, landscape) LIMITED TIME MOVING SALE

Flounces of buttercream painted with strawberry colored flares makes this affordable, entry level intersectional very special. Plant it now and you’ll be pleased each season, but when it is five years old, you’ll be stunned!

ROSY PROSPECTS  (Anderson) 32” tall, 40” wide, semi-double, mid, no staking $250 (cut, landscape)

New! This splendid intersectional is a brilliant, crisp true-white, with a center touched with what else?-rosy prospects! Foliage is a deep, rich, green and blooms measure 8+ inches across. Exceptional!

ROYAL BLUSH  (Anderson) 32” tall, 48” wide, single to semi-double, mid, no staking $200 (cut, landscape)

We have only a very limited number of these exquisite peonies. Baby-pink buds mature into sunset hues of soft peach blushing with ruddy highlights. ‘Royal’s foliage and plant habitat are excellent.

SCARLET HEAVEN  (Anderson, 1999) 30” tall, 48” wide, single, mid, no staking $50 (cut) LIMITED TIME MOVING SALE

This shameless flirt lives up to her name. Showy, brilliantly scarlet blooms will not lose their intensity, even when planted in full sun. The foliage is attractive through the blooming cycle, and then, may want to cut back early.

SEQUESTURED SUNSHINE  (Anderson, 1999) 32” tall, 44” wide, single, mid, no staking $150 (fragrant, cut, landscape)

Summer sunshine captured in petals of luminous lemon yellow: that’s our ‘sequestered’! Unusually brilliant single that will not fade even in full sun. Pillars of loose dark green foliage rise as a sturdy shrub.

SHINING LIGHT  (Unknown) 28” tall, 36” wide, semi-double, mid, no staking $75 (cut, landscape)

New! This lovely citron-hued intersectional truly seems illuminated from within by soft, glowing light. Nothing bossy or garish about this well-mannered shade: it’s as creamy as a lemon chiffon pie.

VIKING FULL MOON  (Pehrson/Seidl, 1989) 30” tall, 48” wide, single, mid, no staking $50 (landscape) LIMITED TIME MOVING SALE

These blooms spread six- to eight-inches wide, in large, luxuriously colored petals. Terrific drama in the garden, with a mysterious, shadowy cast of green and russet touches in the blossoms.

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