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What varieties of peonies do we like the most? Or what varieties would we never give up?
At first, as a rule, gardeners are attracted to terry varieties with dense and heavy inflorescences. But then you want something lighter. This is where our eyes fall on semi-double and simple forms, and on exquisite Japanese peonies, which form the basis of amateur peonies.
But what about color? There are already white and pink peonies in the garden, red and dark red ones are planted. But the heart of a true connoisseur of peonies will not rest until he finds and plants varieties with a variety of flower colors. Fascinating, cream, coral and other amazing colors with bold color combinations and different flower shapes.
So which of the varieties of peonies are the best for me?
Peony variety "Ballerina"
The snow had not yet had time to really melt, and the red spouts of peonies had already appeared from the earth that had just begun to thaw.
This variety is "Ballerina" (Ballerina) - very early, blooms at the end of May, almost immediately after species peonies (, evading ()).
The variety "Ballerina" was received by the famous American breeder A.P. Sanders. Its flower is semi-double, graceful in shape and really resembles a ballerina's skirt. At first it is creamy white in color, even with a greenish tint, but later brightens to pure white.
The adult bush "Ballerina" with strong stems and large leaves looks beautiful - this is a real decoration of the spring garden.
In the photo: peonies varieties "Ballerina" and "Henry Boxstock"
Peony 'Henry Boxtos'
Is it possible for a peony lover to live without Henry Bockstoce? Of course not!
The variety is medium early, but very slowly opens its large buds on thick stems. You wait, wait, wait ... And finally, gradually, petal by petal, wonderful flowers begin to bloom. Red, the color of blood. Huge. Heavy. Gustomahrovye.
The flowers of the peony variety "Henry Boxtos" are of an ideal pink shape, with an internal "bud". And when this inner “bud” also opens, small sharp petals and staminodes are found in the center, partially framed by a yellow thin border.
Incredibly beautiful variety! The spectacle of the "Henry Boxtos" bush blooming in full force delights everyone without exception.
Peony variety "Coral Sunset"
"Coral Sunset" (Coral Sunset) - probably one of the most attractive varieties of the "coral" series of peonies breeder Samuel Whissing.
This variety has the most intense orange hue at bloom and produces the largest number of hue transitions during flower aging - from peach-pink to yellowish-creamy in the final.
The flowers of the peony "Coral Sunset" are large, semi-double. At first they are cupped, and then the outer petals begin to arch outward, forming a more complex shape. The bush is above average, strong, the stems are strong and straight.
The flowering of a large bush shows at once the whole gamut of coral-cream shades due to the different timing of the opening and the beginning of the withering of the flowers. No wonder the name of the peony variety "Coral Sunset" is translated as "Coral Sunset".
In the photo: peonies varieties "Coral Sunset" and "Pastelegans"
Peony 'Pastelegans'
Peony "Pastelegance" (Pastelegance) - relatively new in Russia and a variety, semi-double or almost double, with a delicate aroma of vanilla. In our country, it was first shown in 2013 at the flower exhibition of the Moscow Flower Growers club in the State Biological Museum of K.A. Timiryazev, where he made a splash.
The Pastelegans peony flower is so unusual in color that it cannot be called pink, yellow, or peach. This is a kind of unique shade, similar to a mixture of ryazhenka with baked milk.
A mid-early flowering hybrid bred by Bill Seidl in 1989, but for a long time was almost unavailable to growers. Now large American and European nurseries have begun commercial breeding of the Pastelegans peony, but still it remains rare and expensive.
Peony variety "Lemon Chiffon"
True yellow in herbaceous peonies, not Ito hybrids, has long been the "fix idea" of most breeders. Until, in 1981, David Reet registered the Lemon Chiffon peony. Its flower is really yellow with a lemon tinge. And most importantly, it keeps the original color for a long time. By the end of flowering, it, of course, fades a little.
In the Lemon Chiffon variety, the flower is almost terry, but loose. And in the first years after planting, it produces mostly semi-double flowers. A beautifully shaped bush, has strong stems and showy leaves. Flowering time is medium early.
In the photo: peonies varieties "Lemon Chiffon" and "Varenka"
Peony variety "Varenka"
The curator of the collection of GBS peonies, Dyakova G.M., has an article about domestic varieties of peonies with the title: “The American is weak against our Varenka”. So it is, against "Varenka" - rather weak!
Varenka peony is in every sense an ideal variety, a masterpiece of domestic selection. It was bred by Nadezhda Krasnova in 1958. Medium height, harmonious addition bush with strong stems and beautiful leaves. The flowers are dark pink, densely double, shiny, regular pink shape and very fragrant. Blooms in medium time.
Peony varieties "Olympic-80"
For many years, there has been an increased interest of flower growers in the Olympiad-80 variety from Mikhail Akimov. It seems that his flowers are not so huge, and the color is ordinary pink, but there is something in it that catches. When an adult bush of this variety blooms, you can’t take your eyes off it ...
The shape of the flower is classic bomb-shaped (when a ball of narrower petals is located on the large petals of the first row), but in the Olimpiada-80 variety they are also curly, and yellow petalodies are visible inside the curls. Difficult combination. This must be seen, and even better - plant a peony of this variety and admire it every year. Every year the maturing bush shows itself brighter - it blooms more abundantly, and the flowers become larger and denser.
In the photo: peonies of the varieties "Olympic-80" and "White Cap"
Peony 'White Cap'
Peony variety "White Cap" (White Cap) with a Japanese flower shape is very contrasting. Inside the deep pink outer petals are narrower white petals with pink strokes.
This is one of the most showy and consistently flowering varieties with a Japanese form.
The 'White Cap' peony bush is slightly above average with strong stems. Flowering time is average. It looks very beautiful both in the garden and in a vase.
Peony 'Kansas'
The color of the pulp of a ripe watermelon - this is how the color of the flower is sometimes characterized in the peony of the Kansas variety (Kansas). This is one of the best terry varieties, although it is no longer a modern novelty at all - it was bred by Biter in 1940.
The flower of the peony "Kansas" is pink-shaped with an inner "bud", bright red with a slight lilac tint. Bush of medium height, perfectly keeps its shape thanks to strong stems. Flowering time is average. The flowering bush looks just fantastically beautiful!
In the photo: Kansas peony; peonies of the variety "Anne Cousins" in a bouquet with phlox
Peony 'Anne Cousins'
In many varieties of peonies, each individual flower flaunts for a short time, on average up to 10 days (sometimes, due to the opening of the side buds, the flowering of each peduncle is extended). And we want to stretch the flowering of peonies in the garden for as long as possible!
And now, when almost all varieties of peonies have already faded, one of the latest varieties, Ann Cousins, begins to bloom.
The flower of this variety is snow-white and densely double. Yes, somewhere in the depths a greenish-yellowish glow is visible, but this only emphasizes the flawless whiteness of its petals. The flowers are large, perfectly pink in shape, with a rose scent.
The height of the bush is slightly above average. And although its stems are thick and strong enough to hold large flowers, support is necessary.
The Ann Cousins variety is beautiful both in the garden and for a bouquet - the last bouquet of peonies.
There are many more beautiful peonies to add to the “list of favorites” from the huge number of existing varieties. Each grower, of course, has his own special favorites. But these varieties of peonies always attract attention with their beauty, both classic and new, which someday will also become classic.
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As of the beginning of this century, about five thousand varieties of herbaceous peonies were officially registered in the APS consolidated register, and over the years since then, according to a rough estimate of experts belonging to the American Peony Society, this number has increased by at least a hundred cultivars. To choose the best flowers for growing on your site, check out the photos, names and descriptions of the best herbaceous peonies presented in this material. The list below includes pion varieties, the most popular in Russia, whose reputation is beyond doubt, as well as several forms that have good perspective. compiled on the basis of many years of observations and conclusions, as well as data from the Register of Varieties of the American Society of Pioneers and other authoritative foreign and domestic sources.
Popular varieties of peonies and hybrid forms (with photo)
Peony "Vanguard" (Avant-Guarde)- Lemoine, 1907, France.
Peony hybrid of the Caucasian flora ( P. lactiflora x P. wittmaniana). The shape of the flower is simple, with rounded petals, cupped. Diameter 12 cm. Pearly pink flower. Filaments small, carmine, anthers red. The pistils are greenish, the stigmas are dark carmine. Blooms at the end of May.
Peony 'Ivory Whispers' (Ivory Whispers) - R. Clem, 1999, USA.
Peony hybrid of the Caucasian flora. The form is semi-double. Diameter 13 cm. Ivory color, with a soft lemon tint. The pistils have red stigmas. The height of the bush is 65 cm. The leaves are wide, rich green. The smell is pleasant. Very early.
"Peony Iceberg" (Isberg) - Soskovets, 1960, USSR.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. The form is terry pink. The flower is tall, very large. Creamy white. Plant height 100 cm. Powerful stems. The leaves are coarse, large, dark green. Rapidly developing and growing.
Peony "Aza Gray" (Asa Gray) - Kruss, 1886, France.
The flower is terry, initially flat, then the center develops. Light pink-lilac, with pink speckling and red rims on the central petals. The height of the bush is 70 cm, the stems are strong. The smell is pleasant. Average.
Peony "Watercolor" (Akvarer) - Dubrov, 2009, Russia.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. The form is semi-double. The flower is dark pink-lilac, with a bright stripe in the center of the petals. The height of the bush is 90 cm. The stems are strong. Leaves with wide lobes, bright green. Early.
Peony "Anastasia" (Anastasia) - Sosnovets-Fomicheva, 1960, USSR.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. The form is terry bomb-shaped (terry crowned). Diameter 18 cm. The flower is pink, with a yellow ball and a red-pink center. The height of the bush is 85 cm. The smell is pleasant, weak. The stems are powerful, slightly colored. The leaves are green.
Peony "Angelo Cobb Freeborn" (Angelo Cobb Frieborn) - Freeborn, 1943, USA.
This variety is a hybrid of medicinal peony. Form terry crowned - terry spherical. Diameter 18 cm. The flower is densely filled, the outer petals are large, corrugated, the rest are smaller, folded. The crown and center are homogeneous, forming a high ball. The flower is dark pink-red. The height of the bush is 90-105 cm. The stems are weak. The leaves are light, like P. officinalis, but smaller. The roots are pink-lilac. Mid-early.
Peony "Athena" (Athena) - Sanders, 1955, USA.
Interspecific hybrid from a complex combination of 4 pions of different origin - P. lactiflora, P. officinalis, P. Mlokosewitschii, P. macrophylla. The form is simple (semi-double). The flower is large cup-shaped, two-row; petals with a wavy edge. Light pink, carmine-lilac spots at the base. Creamy in the cold seasons and distinctly pink in the warmer seasons, brightens later. As you can see in the photo, this hybrid variety of peonies has stamens with light yellow threads:
The bush is attractive. Height 60-90 cm. The leaves are large, wide, bright, light green. Very early.
Peony "Buckey Bell" (Buckeye Bell) - Maines, 1956, USA.
Peony hybrid. The form is semi-double. Flower 5-6-row, pink. Diameter 16 cm. Dark red, almost black. The inner petals are interspersed with yellow anthers. The pistils are large. The height of the bush is 80 cm. The stems are straight. The smell is indefinite. Early.
Peony "Ballerina" (Ballerina) - Sanders, 1941, USA.
Hybrid of peonies of the Caucasian flora. The form is terry. Diameter 16 cm. The flower is greenish-yellow-white. The stamens are conspicuous. The height of the bush is 90 cm. The stems are thick, strong. The leaves are huge, the lobes are wide, dull, pubescent, light yellow-green, the underside is gray. One of the earliest. Requires shelter in frosty snowless winters.
Peony 'Barrington Bell' (Barrington Bell) - K. Clem, 1972, USA.
The Japanese form is anemone. The flower is dark pink-purple, without shine. Staminodes (petalodies), curving towards the center, of the same color, with creamy yellow tips. Stems strong, reddish. The leaves are folded, dark green. Average flowering period. Reproduces quickly.
Peony "Bessie" (Bessie) - Krekler, 1958, USA.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. The form is terry. The flower is small. Soft silvery pink lilac, more intense shade in the center. The height of the bush is 60 cm. This one of the best varieties of herbaceous peonies has flowers raised above the bush. Average. Terry rose-shaped, fully terry perfect form. The flower is dark carmine red. The height of the bush is 70 cm. The stems are powerful. The leaves are narrowed, elongated. Average.
Peony "Velma Atkinson" (Velma Atkinson) - Wilde, 1964, USA.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. The Japanese form is anemone. Diameter 18 cm. The flower is dark pink-lilac. Staminodes (petalodies) are wide, creamy, with pinkish tips. Height 80 cm. Stems are straight. Stems and petioles are reddish. Look at the photo - this variety of peonies has pointed, shiny dark green leaves:
Early variety - blooms among the very first peonies. Seedlings appear very early in spring.
Peony "Venus" (Venus) - Kelway, 1888, UK.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. The form is terry - crowned. Diameter 14 cm. The flower is light pink, with a lilac tone, enhanced towards the center. The height of the bush is 80 cm. The stems are strong. The leaves are wide, gray-green. The smell is pleasant, weak.
Peony "Vivid Rose" (Vivid Rose) - K. Clem, 1952, USA.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. The form is terry. The flower is richly bright pink, an unusual shade. Late. The smell is pleasant. The flowers are well preserved in the cut.
Peony "Victoria" (Viktoria) - Skakodub, 1988, USSR.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. Form terry anemone-shaped - terry bomb-shaped. Diameter 17 cm. The flower is creamy white, when dissolved with a light yellow backlight, wide white petalodies. The stems are strong and do not bend. The leaves are green and narrow. The height of the bush is 100 cm. The smell is pleasant. Mid-early.The best varieties of peonies of early, medium and late flowering (with photo)
Peony "Betty Groff" (Betty Groff) - Krekler, 1958, USA.
The Japanese form is anemone. Diameter 17 cm. Lilac flower. Staminodes are long, large, pointed, "noodle", cream, with a slightly lilac tint. The height of the bush is 75-80 cm, the stems are straight. The leaves are medium, pointed, slightly folded, green. This is the earliest variety of Japanese peonies.
Peony "Big Boy" (Bie Boy) - Person, 2000, USA.
Peony hybrid of the Caucasian flora (P. lactiflora x Akingel). Simple shape, flat. Flower diameter 15 cm, rounded petals. 1-2 buds per stem. Creamy white, later white, filaments short, red at base, anthers long, yellow. The pistils are green, the stigmas are red, hoof-shaped. The height of the bush is 75 cm. This is a variety of peonies of a very early flowering period.
Peony "Bowl of Beauty" (Bowl of Beauty) - Hugendorn, 1949, USA.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. Japanese shape, diameter 16 cm. As shown in the photo, this early variety of peonies has lilac-pink flowers:
Petalodies with split ends, white. The pistils are greenish, the stigmas are pink, spear-shaped. The height of the bush is 90 cm. The stems are strong.
Peony "Bowl of Cream" (Bowl of Cream) - K. Clem, 1963, USA.
The form is terry pink-shaped - from the lactic-flowered peony. The flower is creamy white, illuminated by hidden stamen rings. The leaves are large, elongated, dark green. 1994 US National Peony Show Champion
Peony "Brother Chuck" (Brother Chuck) - R. Clem, 1993, USA.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. Diameter 17 cm. Terry rose shape. The flower is white, with a yellow glow inside. Bush height 70 cm. Side buds. The stamens are fertile. The pistils are green. The smell is pleasant.
Peony "Bridal Aising" (bridal icing) - R. Clem, 1981, USA.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. The shape of the flower is terry bomb-shaped, completely terry. Complicated shape, 3-layered: white outer petals, crown of lemon yellow petalodias, white center. Edges of petals with cuts. Diameter 17 cm. White, with a light yellow glow in the depths. The height of the bush is 80 cm. The stems are strong, with side buds. The leaves are large, wide, shiny, dark green. There is no smell. Middle late.
Peony "Beautyful Senorita" (Beautiful Senorita) - R. Clem, 1999, USA.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. Japanese form. Double row flower. Intense pink with cream (pink) petalodies. Bush height 75 cm. Pistils with dark pink stigmas. The smell is pleasant. Average.
Peony "Valentine" (Valentine) - Holingsworth, 2004, USA.
Peony hybrid. Semi-double shape. The flower is multi-rowed. Red, unusual color. In the center are small staminodes and small petals. Average.
Peony "Varenka" (Varenka) - Krasnova, 1958, USSR.
The form is terry rose-shaped, high, with a funnel in the center. Diameter 18 cm. The flower is bright pink, shiny. The height of the bush is 65-75 cm. The stems are strong. The leaves are narrow, small, light green, the smell is pleasant. Strongly leafy. Average.
Peony "Vladimir Dubrov" (Vladimir Dubrov) - Skakodub, 1995, Kazakhstan.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. The form is terry pink. Diameter 20 cm. The flower is pale pink, flat. The height of the bush is 120 cm. The stems are thick, strong, do not bend. The leaves are broad, shiny, bright green. The bush is compact. The smell is pleasant. Mid-early.
Peony "Glory Hallelujah" (Glory Hallelujah) - K. Clem, 1973, USA.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. The form is terry rose-shaped - terry spherical. The flower is intensely dark pink with a lilac tone, the base of the petals is lighter. Stems are medium. The leaves are green, without shine. The height of the bush is 85 cm. The stems are strong, straight, slightly leafy at the top. The leaves are large, tapered, dark green. Blooming profusely. This is a variety of late flowering peonies.
Peony 'Glowing Raspberry Rose' (Glowing Raspberry Rose) - Cousins, 1981, Canada.
Peony hybrid. The shape is terry spherical. The flower is pink-crimson, with a coral highlight from the inside. There are stamens. The height of the bush is 90 cm. The stems are of medium strength. The leaves are beautiful. The smell is pleasant. Early.
Peony "Gladys Hodson" (Gladys Hodson) - Krekler, 1961, USA.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. The form is terry pink. Diameter 20 cm. The flower is dense, white-cream, slightly pink when blooming, with a reflection of ivory from the inside. The height of the bush is 100 cm. The stems are weak, bent. The leaves are large, shiny, green. Abundantly flowering. It reproduces well. The smell is pleasant. This variety is a late flowering variety.
Peony "Gold Mine" (gold mine) is China.
Origin not established. Terry form. The name of this variety of peonies is given because of its bright yellow-lemon flowers. Height 80 cm. The stems are strong. The leaves are trifoliate, bright green, like a lactic-flowered peony. Spring shoots are bright green. Subject to disease. The smell is pleasant.
Peony "Great Lady" (great lady) - Sanders, 1943, USA.
Peony hybrid. The form is semi-double. The flower is bright red-pink, the bottom is lighter. Stamens very short, greenish-yellow, anthers yellow. Cream stigmas. Diameter 15 cm. Bush height 100 cm. White pistils with pink stigmas. Stamens are yellow. Early.
Peony "Graziella" (Graziella) - Desser, 1925, France.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. The form is terry pink. Diameter 14 cm, dense flower. Pink-lilac, brightens later. The height of the bush is 90 cm. The stems are straight. The leaves are shiny, dark green. The smell is pleasant. Middle late.
Peony "Green Lotus" (green lotus) - R. Clem, 1995, USA.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. Exotic, cactus. The flower is white with a green base and pink tips. In the process of flowering, it changes shape and color: from dahlia-shaped to cactus-shaped, with curved sharp tips. There are stamens. The height of the bush is 70 cm. The smell is pleasant, weak.
Peony "Good Chir" (Good Cheer) Sanders, 1942, USA.
Peony hybrid. The flower is very bright, rich coral-scarlet. Brightens to coral, light stripes remain at the base of the petals. Attractive bright colors. Undersized - height 50 cm. Leaves with pointed narrowed lobes, bright green. Propagated by root cuttings and blooms in the first year. Early.
Peony "Daria Volodina" (Daria Volodina)- Dubrov, 1994, Russia.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. The form is terry rose-shaped - terry crowned. Diameter 12 cm. The flower is pale pink-pearl, more creamy towards the base. The height of the bush is 65-70 cm. The stems are well leafy. The leaves are narrowed, dark green. Abundantly flowering. Used in landscape design.
Peony "Daisy Coronet" (Daisy Koronet)— R. Clem, 1995, USA.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. The flower is exotic, daisy-like. The form is simple. Diameter 12 cm. Petals are narrow, pink-white. Filaments long, yellow. Pistils with huge dark red stigmas. The height of the bush is 60 cm. The smell is pleasant, sweet. Early.
Peony "Dayton" (Dayton)— Krekler, 1962, USA.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. Diameter 17 cm. Terry flower shape. Intense pink, silvery sheen. Bush height 60 cm. Late.
Peony 'James Pillow' (James Pillow) - Pillow, 1936, USA.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. The form is terry rose-shaped - terry crowned, a flower without pistils and stamens. The outer petals are rounded heart-shaped, the inner petals are irregular in shape. Light pink, with a yellow sheen from the base of the petals. Shape and color change seasonally. Sometimes there is a ring of yellow petalodies. Diameter 15 cm. Bush height 100-115 cm. Stems are bent. The leaves are light green. This one of the best varieties of peonies blooms very profusely. Middle late. 1955 and 1977 US National Peony Show Champion.
Peony "JC" (Jay See) - K. Clem, 1959, USA.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. The form is terry pink. The flower is tall, with even petals, without stamens, dense. Dark pink-carmine, shiny, with silvery tips. The height of the bush is 75 cm. The stems are straight, strong, well leafy. The leaves are large, elongated, compacted, smooth, green. Average.
Peony "John Harvard" (John Harvard)— Autun, 1931, USA.
Peony hybrid. The shape of the flower is simple - semi-double. Dark red, non-fading. Diameter 15 cm. Filaments short, reddish, anthers light yellow, stigmas dark red with green. Bush height 65 cm. Very early.
Peony "Joker" (joker)— Boxtos-Landis, USA.
Peony hybrid. The form is terry pink. The flower is dark pink, the center brightens later, the pink edging of each petal remains. Height 80 cm. No smell. Mid-early.
Peony "John van Leeuwen" (John van Leeuven)— John Leeuwen, 1928, Holland.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. Japanese form. Diameter 17 cm, cupped. The flower is pure white with a compact ball of yellow staminodes in the center. The height of the bush is 75 cm. This variety of peonies has straight stems. The leaves are wide, medium-sized, characteristically light green with a yellow tint. Middle late.
Peony 'Diana' Parks (Diana Parks)- Boxtos, 1942, USA.
Peony hybrid. The form is terry crowned - terry bomb-shaped. Diameter 12 cm. The flower has an original color: bright red with a slight orange tint. Looks especially impressive in cloudy weather. The height of the bush is 70 cm. The stems are strong. The leaves are large, light green. Mid-early. The following is another selection of beautiful varieties of herbaceous peonies with photos and descriptions.
Varieties of peonies with the most beautiful flowers
Peony 'Dinner Plate' (Dinner plate) - K. Clem, 1968, USA.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. Tetraploid. The form is terry rose-shaped, the flower is large, flat. A pearly pink of medium intensity, with a hint of salmon. The height of the bush is 90 cm. The stems are strong, leafy to the top. The leaves are medium in size, narrowed, boat-shaped, dark green. Middle late. This beautiful peony variety is the champion of the 1973 US National Peony Show.
Peony "Don Pink" (Dawn Pink) - Sass, 1946, USA.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. The shape is simple, the flower is large, flat. Petals are large, folded. Pink with a lilac tint. Stamens numerous, with long filaments. The smell is indefinite. Mid-early.
Peony "Pearl Placer" (Zhemchuzhnaya Rossyp') - Gorobets - Tyran, 1989, USSR.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. Japanese form. Diameter 14 cm. Light pink-lilac flower. Staminodes are large, light yellow, with bright pink tips. The bush is compact, height 65 cm. The stems are strong, straight. Stems and petioles are green. The leaves are small. The smell is pleasant, strong, reminiscent of the smell of roses. Universal. Is growing fast. In the spring it always appears one of the very first. One of the earliest blooming milk-flowered peonies.
Peony "Ze Mighty Mo" (The Mighty Mo) - Wilde, 1950, USA.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. The form is semi-double, terry. Diameter 17 cm, velvety, ring of stamens, tuft of red petals in the center. The height of the bush is 80 cm. The stems are thin. The leaves are small, shiny, dark green. The smell is pleasant, weak. Mid-early.
Peony "Ze Feng Yu" (Z Feng You)— China.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. The Japanese form is anemone. Diameter 14 cm. The flower is lilac-purple, the staminodes are pointed red-purple, with golden tips. The pistils are small, green, with purple stigmas. The height of the bush is 95 cm. The leaves are dark green.
Peony "Innovation" (Innovation)— Wilde, 1970, USA.
The flower is terry, red, in the middle there is a ring of staminodes-petalodies. Diameter 16 cm. Bush height 80 cm. The smell is pleasant, weak. Average.
Peony 'Karen Gray' (Karen Gray)— Krekler, 1965, USA.
It comes from the milky-flowered peony. Japanese form. Double row. The flower is dark purple, without shine. Diameter 16-17 cm. Staminodes are light purple, tips and edges are light yellow-cream. Bush height 75-80 cm, upright. The stems are strong, red, highly leafy, dark-colored. The leaves are dark green, without shine. The smell is strong, pleasant.
Peony "Carl G Clem" (Carl G. Klehm- R. Clem, 2000, USA.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. The form is terry pink. The flower is cream with red marks. Giant, claims to be the largest double flower among peonies. Diameter 25 cm. Tightly folded. Mother-of-pearl pink, pleasant original tone. The height of the bush is 80 cm. The stems are strong, olive. The leaves are large, pointed, bright green. Average.
Peony "Carrara" (Carrara) - Bigger, 1952, USA.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. Japanese form. Diameter 16 cm. White flower. Staminodes are long, narrow, curving, white, with a yellow base and tips. The height of the bush is 80 cm. Medium.
Peony "Claire de Lune", or "Claire de Luny" (Claire de Lune)— White, 1954, USA.
Peony hybrid of the Caucasian flora. The shape is simple, cupped, ten slightly corrugated wide petals of dense texture, as they are called by the Americans, crimplene. This one of the most beautiful varieties of peonies has flowers of pale yellow-cream, warm tone. Filaments short, lemon yellow, anthers light yellow. The pistils are green, the stigmas are heart-shaped, cream. The stems are strong. The leaves are elongated, bright green. The smell is pleasant, weak, reminiscent of the aroma of lilacs. The bush is elegant. Very early.
Peony "Color Magnet" (Color Magnet) - Holingsworth, 1994, USA.
It is considered a hybrid of the peony of the Caucasian flora, but, according to external signs, it comes from the lactic-flowered peony. The shape is simple, cup-shaped. The flower is red-lilac-pink. Small center with miniature yellow stamens. Pistils with dark purple stigmas. The pistil and stamens are fertile. The height of the bush is 70 cm. The stems are strong. The leaves are large, dark green. Early.
Peony "Coral Magic" (Coral Magic)— R. Clem, 1998, USA.
Peony hybrid. Semi-double shape. The flower is cup-shaped, 2-3 rows of petals. Bright red-coral. Diameter 16 cm. Filaments short, yellow. The pistils are light green, the stigmas are light pink. The height of the bush is 90 cm. The stems are powerful. The leaves are wrinkled, dark green. Early.
Peony "Cream Puff" (Cream Puff) - Marx - Rogers, 1981, USA.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. The shape is Japanese spherical. The flower is fawn, with bright pink-cream staminodes. The pestle is sterile. The height of the bush is 90 cm. The stems are strong. Very rounded dark green foliage. There is no smell.
Peony "Carol" (Carol)- Boxtos, 1955, USA.
Peony hybrid. Terry pink form. Diameter 16 cm. The flower is tall, with large folded petals, sometimes forms in the center, as it were, several crowns. Brilliant, bright red, with a slight lilac tint, does not fade. The flower usually develops slowly. The neck of the flower is curved. The height of the bush is 90 cm. The leaves are green, without shine. It is cut by parts of the root. Average. US National Peony Show Champion 1968, 1976
Peony "Lallabai" (Lullaby)— Person, 1973, USA.
Peony hybrid. The form is terry. Initially with a delicate pink blush, then turns white. Stamens and pistils are absent. Bush height 120 cm. Very dense dark green foliage. Fragrant. Late.
Peony "Lady in Pink" (Lady in Pink)-Crackler, 1975, USA
Peony hybrid. The form is simple. The flower is light pink, cupped. Early.
Peony "Little Rhyme" (Little Rhime)- R. Clem, 2003, USA.
Hybrid peony thin-leaved. The form is simple. The flower is purplish red. Diameter 12 cm. Petals are rounded, even. Filaments short, red. The pistils are green, the stigmas are pike-pink. Pistils and stamens are fertile. The height of the bush is 40 cm. The stems are straight, greenish. The leaves are dissected, gray-green. Very early. For rocky hills.
Peony 'Lois Kelsey' (Lois Kelsey) - Kelsey, 1934, USA.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. The shape is simple semi-double, cup-shaped. As you can see in the photo, this one of the best varieties of peonies has an exotic flower, with deeply cut petals, similar to the sun's rays, such as a chrysanthemum:
Diameter 14 cm. Shade greenish-white. Filaments short, anthers yellow. The pistils are greenish, the stigmas are red. The leaves are narrowed, dark green. Average.
Peony "Lotus Queen"(Lotus Queen) - Muravska, 1947, USA.
Japanese form. Diameter 18 cm. The flower is cup-shaped, two-row, from rounded, inward-curving petals. White. Staminodes are narrow, long, yellow. The height of the bush is 70 cm. The stems are thin, bent. The leaves are medium-sized, narrow, pointed, shiny, dark green. Average.
Peony "Moon Road" (Lunnaya Road) - Gorobets, 1990, USSR.
It probably comes from the Wittmann or large-leaved peony. The form is simple. Diameter 10 cm. The flower is creamy yellow, later white. Filaments white, anthers yellow. The pistils are slightly greenish, with carmine stigmas. The height of the bush is 90 cm. The leaves are large, dark green. Very early.
Peony "Lybid", or "Swan" (Lybed')- Kharchenko - Gorobets - Tyran, 1989, USSR.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. The form is terry pink. The flower is pale pink. Diameter 18 cm. Similar to the Mriya variety.
Peony "Maser Choice" (Mother's Choice)— Glascock, 1950, USA.
The form is terry pink. Diameter 18 cm. The flower is tall, dense. Pure white, creamy inside. The height of the bush is 65 cm. The stems are weak. The leaves are small, dark green. The smell is pleasant. Middle late. 1993 American Pioneer Society Gold Medal
Peony "My Love" (my love)— Holingsworth, 1992, USA.
It is considered a hybrid of the medicinal peony. (If it is a hybrid, then 2-3 generations, outwardly all signs of a lactic-flowered peony.) The flower is completely double, conical in shape. Pearlescent, then white. The pistils and stamens are reduced. The stems are strong. It develops quickly and blooms profusely. The smell is pleasant, strong. Middle late.
Peony "Myra Makroy" (Maegae McRae)— (Tishler, 1967, USA).
It comes from the peony lactiflora. The form is terry pink. Diameter 15 cm. The flower is dark pink, the center is brighter. The height of the bush is 80 cm. The stems are flexible, colored, like the cuttings. The leaves are narrowed, boat-shaped, shiny, green. Very late. 1998 American Pione Society Gold Medal
Peony "Baby" (malysh)— Dubrov, 2012, Russia.
A hybrid of the thin-leaved peony is a seedling from Laddy. The form is simple. Diameter 12 cm. The flower is evenly colored: bright red-carmine, light bluish at the base. Stamens with pink filaments and yellow anthers. The pistils are green, with carmine stigma. Bush height 55 cm. Stems deviating - semi-dwarf variety. The leaves are small, dissected, compact, green, shiny. Very early.
Peony "Mom's Heart" (Mumino Serdechko)- Dubrov, 1996, Russia.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. Japanese form, flower very large, double row. White. Staminodes are yellow. Pistils with bright pink stigmas, giving the attractiveness of the flower. The leaves are bright and shiny. Middle late.
Peony "Masquerade" (Maskarad)- Akimov, 1972, USSR.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. Japanese form. The flower is purplish red. The height of the bush is 75 cm. The leaves are large, dark green. Average.
Peony "Matadore Robe" (Matador's Robe)— R. Clem, 2009, USA.
Peony hybrid of the Caucasian flora. The shape is simple, cupped. Diameter 12 cm. The flower is pure white with a creamy yellow tint. Filaments and anthers bright yellow. The pistils are white-green, with slightly pinkish stigmas. The height of the bush is 65 cm. The leaves are large, bright green. The smell is pleasant, weak. Very early.
Peony "Mei Dawn", or "Mei Don" (may down)— Glascock, 1947, USA.
Peony hybrid. The shape is simple, the flower is large. Diameter 19 cm. The flower is sparkling red-pink, the edges are lighter. Filaments light yellow, anthers light yellow. The pistils are greenish, with bright red stigmas. The height of the bush is 70 cm. The stems are thick, strong, without leaves at the top. The leaves are medium-sized, rounded, dark green. Close to the Flame variety, but more pink. Very early.
Peony 'Meni Happy Returns' (Many Happy Returns)— Holingsworth, 1986, USA.
A hybrid of medicinal peony or foreign peony. Terry bomb-shaped form. Diameter 15 cm. The shape of the flower and leaves resembles Red Charm. Bright red, flaming. Sometimes with golden tips of petalodies in the crown. The height of the bush is 65 cm. The stems are strong. Leaves with elongated lobes, light green. Early. Abundantly flowering.
Peony 'Merry Mayshine' (Merry Mayshine)— Sanders, 1994.
Hybrid peony thin-leaved. Di-ploid. The form is simple. The flower is dark ruby with a contrasting bright center. Diameter 15 cm. Filaments light yellow, anthers yellow. Pistils greenish, stigmas pointed, red. Sets seeds. The height of the bush is 60 cm. The stems are erect. Very early.
Peony "Mercedes" (Mercedes)- Line, 1956, USA.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. The form is terry rose-shaped, the flower is large, light pink, richer towards the center. In full bloom almost white, pinker in the center. Stems are good and strong. Bush height 80 cm. Medium late.
Peony "Midnight Sun" (Midnight sun)— Murawska, 1954, USA.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. Japanese form. The flower is large, dark red. Staminodes with a golden edge. The height of the bush is 80 cm. The stems are straight, strongly leafy, red. The leaves are broad, green-olive, shiny. Easy growing and profusely blooming.
Peony "Mrs. Wilder Bancroft" (Mrs. Wilder Buncroft)- Nichols, 1935, USA.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. Japanese form, large flower with broad, overlapping petals. Dark pink, deep red. Staminodes (petalodies) are wide - 9 mm, with yellow tips, form a ball. The height of the bush is 90 cm. The stems are strong. Viable. Cutoff.
Peony "Mr. Ed" (Mr. Ed)- K. Clem, 1980, USA.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. The flower is terry, large, the center is high, soft pink-cream. The uniqueness of this one of the best varieties of peonies lies in the fact that in different years its flowers are colored differently: from almost white to pink. Cases of unusual coloration have been noted: half of the flower is pink, the other is white. The smell is pleasant. Bush height 70 cm. Medium early. Abundantly flowering.
Peony "Monsieur Jules Elie" (Monsieur Jules Elie)— Cruss, 1888, France.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. Terry bomb-shaped form. Diameter 18 cm. The flower is pink-lilac, with silvery tips. There are stamens. The height of the bush is 100 cm. The stems are strong. The leaves are of medium size, dark green, without shine. The smell is pleasant, weak. Average. Used by K. Clem to create many interesting varieties, such as Mr. Ed, Bridel Shouer.
Peony "Moongloe" (Moonglow)- Rosenfield, 1939, USA.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. The form is terry pink. Diameter 18 cm, dense flower. White cream with a greenish-yellow reflection from the petalodies from the inside, marks of red are possible, later pure white. The height of the bush is 80 cm. The stems are strong. The leaves are large, rounded, dark green, without shine. Strongly leafy. Middle late.
Peony "Neon" (neon)— Nichols, 1941, USA.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. Japanese form. Diameter 16 cm. A rich pink-lilac flower. Petals are wide, staminodes are large, pink with a yellow edge. The height of the bush is 85-100 cm. The stems and petioles are green. The leaves are large, slightly folded, dark green. The variety reproduces quickly and blooms profusely. Average. Below you can find a photo and description of pion varieties suitable for the Moscow region.
Different varieties of peonies for the Moscow region: photo, video and description
Peony "Old Feiful" (Old Faithful)- Glascock Folk, 1964, USA.
Interspecific hybrid from herbaceous peonies. The form is terry pink. The flower is large, with wide petals. Dark red, velvety. Often with conspicuous stamens in the center. Lateral buds may form on the peduncle. The height of the bush is 95 cm. This one of the best varieties of peonies for the Moscow region has powerful, green, leafy stems to the top. Leaves with wide lobes, medium green. Gold Medal of the American Society of Pioneers 1997 Late - the latest of the hybrids.
Peony "In Memory of Gagarin" (Pamyati Gagarina)- Krasnova, 1957, USSR.
The form is terry pink. Diameter 18 cm. The flower is flesh-pink, with saturation towards the center, the presence of stamens is possible. Pistils with underdeveloped red stigmas. The height of the bush is 90 cm. The stems are strong. The leaves are shiny, dark green. The smell is pleasant. Average.
Peony 'Pink Hawaiian Coral' (Pink Hawaiian Coral)- R. Clem, 1981, USA.
Peony hybrid. The form is semi-double. Diameter 16 cm. Spectacular shape and color of the bud. The flower is bright pink-coral. Petals with white stripes on the outside and greenish at the base. 2-3 rows of outer large petals form a bowl in which small pink petalodies and pale yellow stamens are located. Cream pistils. The height of the bush is 75 cm. The bush is decorative. The leaves are narrowed, shiny, dark green. The smell is pleasant. Early. 2000 American Pioneer Society Gold Medal
Peony "Peter Brand" (Peter Brand)- from Holland until 1937.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. The form is terry, pink. Diameter 18 cm. Flower ruby red, sparkling. The height of the bush is 70 cm. There is no smell. Average.
Peony 'Princess Margaret' (Princess Margaret)— Murawska, 1960, USA.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. The form is terry pink. The flower is flat, the petals are large free. Diameter 20 cm. Dark hot pink without blue. Perhaps a ring of light petalodies. Visible pistils. The bush is well leafy.
Peony "Raspberry Rumba" (Raspberry Rumba)— R. Clem, 1999, USA.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. The form is semi-double. Diameter 14 cm. Exotic flower: dahlia-shaped, carved, curved petals. Creamy pink with purplish highlights. Filaments short, anthers yellow. Cream pistils with carmine stigmas.
Peony 'Robert W. Autun' (Robert W. Auten)— Autun, 1948, USA.
Peony hybrid. The form is terry. Diameter 16 cm. The flower is dark red-brown, with a sheen. Stamens - light yellow, with pink filaments. The height of the bush is 75 cm. The stems are strong. The leaves are large, green, without shine. The smell is indefinite. Early. 1975 and 1989 US National Peony Show Champion.
Peony 'Rose Noble'(Rose Noble)— Sanders, 1950, USA.
Peony hybrid of the Caucasian flora. The form is simple, two-row. Diameter 16 cm. The flower is creamy pink, then turns white, purple flashes at the base. Filaments long, carmine with yellow, anthers light yellow. The pistils are green, the stigmas are red. The height of the bush is 60 cm. The stems are strong. The leaves are large and green. There is no smell. Very early.
Peony "Red Monarch" (Red Monarch)— Omen, 1937, USA.
Peony hybrid. The form is terry rose-shaped - terry bomb-shaped, the outer petals are large and wide, some with a notch. Diameter 14 cm. The flower is beautiful, gracefully folded. Dark red, muted, with a purple tint. The height of the bush is 90 cm. The stems are strong. The leaves are small, bright green. The smell is great, subtle. Mid-early. 
Peony "Sinbad" (Sinbad)— Autun, 1941, USA.
The shape is semi-double - terry semi-spherical, the edges of the petals are dissected. Diameter 16 cm, flower high, dark purple, silver tips. The stamens are noticeable. The height of the bush is 90 cm. The stems are bent. The leaves are narrow, dark green. This is a variety of late flowering peonies.
Peony "Skarbnitsa" (Skarbnitsa)- Gorobets, 1994, Ukraine.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. The form is terry rose-shaped, the flower is rather flat, in addition it resembles the Sarah Bernard variety. In the center are small petals. Bright, evenly colored, pink. Large. The height of the bush is 95 cm. The stems and petioles are slightly reddish. The leaves are wide, medium-sized, slightly matte, green-olive. The smell is pleasant. Average.
Peony "Tiny Tim" — (Tiny Tim)— Introduced by Smirnov, USA.
A hybrid from a thin-leaved peony. The form is simple. Diameter 8 cm. The flower is red. The height of the bush is 30 cm. The stems are deviating. The lower leaves begin almost from the ground. Very early.
Peony "Top Brass" (Top Brass)- K. Clem, 1968, USA.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. The shape is terry bomb-shaped, unusual: a whipped ball. Diameter 18 cm. The flower opens as an anemone, with yellow petalodies, then a pink ball grows in the center. The variety is tricolor: the outer petals are large, slightly pink, the crown is made of dense, short bright yellow petalodies, the center is pinkish. The height of the bush is 100 cm. The stems are strong. The leaves are large, smooth, light green. Average.
Peony "White Innocence" (White Innocence)— Sanders, 1947, USA.
Interspecific hybrid of herbaceous peonies. The form is simple, the flower is two-row, cupped, pure white. The stamens are absent, instead of them there are rows of underdeveloped pistils with rudimentary stigmas. The pistils form a cone with pink tips. The height of the bush is more than 90 cm. There is no smell. The stems are strong. The leaves are large, bright green. The upper part of the stems without leaves. Late.
Peony "Maxim Festival" (Festiva Maxima)- Millais, 1851, France.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. The form is terry. Diameter 20 cm. The flower is dense, pure white, in the center and on the tips of the petals there are red marks. The height of the bush is 95-105 cm. The stems are strong. The leaves are large, dark green. Flowering is plentiful. The smell is gentle. Mid-early. Grows fast. Often found in gardens.
Peony "Charles White" (Charles White)- K. Clem, 1973, USA.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. The shape is terry spherical. Flower with swirling petals, white with a hint of yellow. The height of the bush is more than 90 cm. Early.
Peony "Cheddar Cheese" (Cheddar Cheese)- K. Clem, 1973, USA.
The form is terry bomb-shaped, the flower is large, creamy, with a yellow tinge. Complex shapes and colors. Initially flat, close to an anemone shape, with several rows of white petals and yellow petals in the center. Then a crown of white petals grows over the yellow petalodies. The final form is terry pink. The flower is white, with yellow illumination from the inside. The height of the bush is about 90 cm. The stems are strong, ribbed, slightly colored. The leaves are very large, slightly elongated, dark green. Middle late.
Peony "Angel Cheeks" (Angel Cheeks)- K. Clem, 1970, USA.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. Terry bomb-shaped form. The outer petals are wide, slightly curving, the rest, relatively narrow, form a ball. The flower is delicate, pastel pink, with a ring of light petalodies and with small red tips of the petals in the ball. The height of the bush is 93 cm. The leaves turn red in autumn. Late. American Pione Society Gold Medal, 1970
Peony "Anniversary"(Jubilee)- Krasnova, 1959, USSR.
It comes from the peony lactiflora. Terry pink shape, rather flat. The flower is very large, 18 cm in diameter. Porcelain, pale creamy pink, with a yellow base of the petals. The height of the bush is 100 cm. The stems are bent. The leaves are large, light green. The smell is pleasant, weak. Average. This video shows the varieties of peonies, the most popular in Russian gardens:
The most fragrant varieties of peonies
The most fragrant varieties of peonies include: Alma-Ata, A.E. Candred, Amalia Olson, Anchantress, Argentina, Varenka, Spring, Graiella, Dr. G. X. Neely, Duchesse de Nemours, Pearly Placer, Gismonda, Kelveis Glorius, Cora Stubbs, Lybid, Madame de Verneville, Madame Crusse, Marguerite Gerard, Norma Volz, Ophelia, Gagarin's Memory, Pink Reidians, Premiere, Princess Juliana, Prokhlada, Rosea Ellegans, Maxim Festival, Edulis Superba, Elsa Sass, Ann Cousins, Jubilee. When choosing the most beautiful and most fragrant peonies, do not forget about the practical side of the issue. If you are a novice gardener who has recently acquired a piece of land, it is important to approach the selection of varieties not only from the standpoint of decorativeness, but also from the point of view of their vitality and unpretentiousness in care. No less important are criteria such as availability and relatively low price of planting material. Look at the photos of the varieties of peonies, the names of which are given above:
The most unpretentious varieties of peonies
White varieties of unpretentious peonies: A.E. Kundred, Argentina, Blush Queen, Vesilna, Gladys Hodson, Duchesse de Nemours, Corina Versan, Madame de Verneville, Marilla Beauty, Mazere Choice, Miss America, Mont Blanc, Moonglow, Norma Volz, Nancy Nichols, In memory of Academician Tsitsin, Florence Nichols, Festival Maxima, Cheddar Cheese, Elsa Sass, Ann Cousins. Pink varieties of unpretentious peonies: Albert Crusse, Bessie, Bev, Varenka, Vivid Rose, Glory Hallelujah, Gratielt, James Pillow, Dinner Plate, Dresden Pink, The Von, Coral Pink, Lady Kate, Marie d'Ur, Madame Boulanger, Mercedes, Mrs. F.D. Roosevelt, Mister Ed, Monsieur Jules Elie, Nick Shaylor, In memory of Gagarin, Pillow Talk, Pink Jazz, Pink Reidians, Polonaise, Premiere, Princess Margaret, Raspberry Sunday, Rose Marie Line, Sarah Bernhardt, Svetlana Udintseva, Svit-16, Skarbnitsa, Solveig, Suzy Koo, Top Brass, Whopper, Florence Ellis, Francis Maines, Hargrove Hudson, Edulis Superba, Angel Cheeks, Jubilee. Red varieties of unpretentious peonies: Antey, Arkady Gaidar, Best Man, Big Ben, The Mighty Mo, Kansas, Marechal McMahon, Maestro, Music Man, Paul M. Wilde, Renato, Russia, Svitoch, Sinbad, Typhoon, Telestar, Felix Krguss, Felix Supreme, High Light. With Japanese flower shape: Akron, Ama No Sode, Barrington Bell, Betty Grof, Bowl of Beauty, Boo Te, Beautiful Senorita, Westerner, Velma Atkinson, Gay Bet, Dream Mist, Pearl Placer, Yellow King, Karen Grey, Carrara, Bark Stubbs, Kuril Islands, Kukeni Jishi, Largo, Lotus Queen, Midnight Sun, Moon of Nippon, Nelly Sailor, Rashumon, Neon, Tom Eckhardt, White Cap, White Sands, Walter Maines, Heath Parade. For a garden made in a classic or country style, any peonies are suitable. But for natural gardens, varieties must be chosen very carefully. For example, peonies with the so-called "French" flower shape, lush, requiring support, will look like a foreign element. For nature-style gardens, all species of peonies and peonies with a simple flower shape can be recommended. Exquisite "Japanese" is also an option, but less successful. The following are photos, names and descriptions of the best varieties of peonies for growing in rockeries and rock gardens.The best varieties of peonies for rockeries and rock gardens
White varieties of peonies for rockeries: Claire de Lune, Crinkled White, Moon Road, Requiem, Sanctus, Seraph, Squirt, White Swan. Pink varieties of peonies for rockeries: Athena, Lovely Rose, Laura Magnusson, Magenta Jam, May Dawn, Altai News, Nancy, Sea Shell, Windchimes, Flame, Earley Daybreak (creamy pink). Coral varieties of peonies for rockeries: Corali, Cytheria, Ellen Cowley, Ann Berry Cousins. Red varieties of peonies for rockeries: America, Burma Ruby, Blaze, Light Out, Matadore Robe, Montezuma, Rubiette, Night Watch, Orange Glory, Red Romance, Sable, Fairy Princess,. Herald. Red, thin-leaved peony hybrids, with finely dissected foliage: Leddy, Little Rhyme, Memorial Gem, Rose Garland, Tiny Tim, Toy Delight, Herald, Early Scout.Most fans of rocky gardens believe that rockeries and peonies are incompatible things. Actually it is not. For alpine slides, varieties are undersized, with a beautiful habit, with spectacular foliage, with simple, semi-double and double flowers.Varieties of peonies for aotpinaria: Vanguard, Bessie, Boukey Perfect, Gay Pari, Green Lotus, Good Cheer, Daisy Coronet, Fairy Coral, Promenade, Petit Porcelin, Cytheria, Ellen Cowley. Knowing what varieties of peonies are, you can choose the flowers of the optimal shape and color for your garden.
Varieties of peonies for cutting and floral arrangements
Peonies are traditionally used for cutting. For sale, varieties are needed that have a high consumer demand, with abundant flowering, viable, well and long-term storage, transportable, with long stems. Buyers are unanimous in their preferences: they like large, densely doubled and especially pink ones. Of the colors in the first place, they are monophonic or with soft transitions.If you want to earn some serious money, opt for the earliest and latest varieties. In the midst of peony blooms, flowers are plentiful and cheap.Judging by reports from foreign sources, the whole Western world prefers such peonies in the cut: Sarah Bernhardt, Festiva Maximou and others like them are clear favorites and continue to be cut in large quantities. In the next section of the article, you can find a description of the varieties of herbaceous peonies suitable for cutting and creating floral arrangements. White varieties of peonies for cutting: Alma-Ata, A.E. Kundred, Iceberg, Anchantress, Gladys Hodson, Joseph Christie Df Gee. X. Neely, Duchesse de Nemours, Corina Versan, Marilla Beauty, Moonglow, Maxim Festival, Elsa Sass, Ann Cousins. Pink varieties of peonies for cutting:Albert Kruss, Angelo Cobb Freeborn, James Pillow, Dresden Pink, Lady Kate, Mrs. F.D. Roosevelt, Pillow Talk, Premiere, Princess Margaret, Sarah Bernhardt, Svetlana Sedova, Svetlana Udintseva, Skarbnitsa, Jubilee. Red varieties of peonies for cutting: Arkady Gaidar, Best Man, Henry Boxtos, Kansas, Carol, Moscow, Music Man, Old Feiful, P. Medicinal Rubra Plena, Paul M. Wilde, Red Grace, Red Charm, Sakhalin, Felix Supreme.
However, it should be noted that the circle of flower lovers is growing, preferring bouquets of peonies with a simple, semi-double, Japanese and anemone-shaped flower forms. These flowers are especially spectacular in oriental-style compositions, in complex arrangements - in combination with other plants.To create original floral compositions, both simple and semi-double varieties are chosen. White and creamy yellow: Miss America, Prairie Moon, Requiem, Seraphim. Pink and coral: Coral Sunset, Coral Supreme, Coral Charm, Pink Hawaiian Coral, Sea Shell, Flame, Sugarn Spice, Cytheria. Reds: America, Blaze, Matadore Robe, Red Red Rose, Sable, Sinbad, Chief Justice, Ellen Cowley. With Japanese and anemone forms: VKontakte
Peonies are beautiful perennial flowers that are very popular with gardeners and landscapers. A perennial ornamental culture is good for decorating a flower garden. Beautiful flowers captivate with their unique aroma and beauty. In our article, we want to talk about what peonies are and how they need to be bred, because among the readers there are many fans of a beautiful culture.
Beautiful flower
Peonies occupy one of the leading places among decorative perennial crops. It is probably not an exaggeration to say that there are such flowers in almost every household plot. They are very popular among experienced and beginner gardeners. Beautiful flowers are not only the decoration of any personal plot, but are also used for cutting. Fragrant bouquets look great in vases.
What are peonies? The culture belongs to herbaceous perennials and deciduous shrubs (if we are talking about tree peonies). Plants belong to the only genus of the peony family. The culture got its Latin name in honor of the legendary physician Peanu, who healed people and gods from wounds received in battles.
China is considered the birthplace of culture. Varietal plants in Europe first came in the seventeenth century. Subsequently, they began to be called Chinese. At the beginning of the eighteenth century, garden peonies were brought from China to Japan, where new varieties with a Chinese type of flowers were bred. In France in the nineteenth century, through the efforts of breeders, new varieties of culture were obtained, which to this day remain true masterpieces of world selection.
According to the International Registry, more than 4664 herbaceous varieties and more than 500 tree varieties are now registered.
Classification of varieties
Not everyone knows about the diversity of culture. Even experienced flower growers are not always familiar with how many types of peonies there are. The names of varieties and photos of flowers presented in our article will help you navigate the issue. It should be noted that according to the structure of the flower, varieties are divided into:
Botanical description
What are peonies? It is a perennial semi-shrub. A shrub or herbaceous plant that has several stems, the height of which reaches a meter. The culture has a powerful large cone-shaped rhizome.
A few buds are located on the stems of the culture, the leaves are arranged alternately. Usually the foliage is dark green with brown, dark purple or gray stripes.
Peony flowers (photo and description are given in the article) reach 15-25 centimeters in diameter. Single inflorescences have a corolla and a calyx. Typically, the flowers have five dark green sepals and five petals.
After flowering, a fruit is formed on the plant, which is a complex star-shaped multileaf, each of which opens along the seam and gives several large seeds (the seeds can be oval or round).
plant history
What are peonies? These are the oldest plants. Even the ancient Egyptians and Babylonians laid beautiful gardens in which they tried to grow the most outlandish crops brought from other countries. The Greeks and Persians planted gardens for educational purposes. The first mention of peonies dates back to those times.
Peony is a beautiful flower. Since ancient times, it has adorned the canvases of artists and palace halls. No wonder he was considered the king of all colors. In terms of splendor and beauty, peonies even competed with roses. Culture was revered and loved not only in China, but also in Europe. Legends were even made about beautiful flowers, attributing miraculous properties to them. In Greece, for example, a description of beads made from pieces of peony has been preserved. Such jewelry was worn from infancy. It was believed that the beads scare away evil spirits and heal from ailments.
Even 1500 years ago in China, flowers adorned the beautiful imperial gardens. Already in those days, skillful court gardeners bred new varieties of peonies. An interesting fact is that ordinary people were strictly forbidden to grow such a culture. It was believed that the flower is very expensive and symbolizes wealth and nobility. Therefore, ordinary people were not supposed to have it in the garden.
It is worth noting that to this day the meaning of the flower has not changed. Peony still remains a symbol of nobility and wealth. To give a flower means to wish a person well-being and goodness.
Japanese gardeners have managed to develop a large number of tree varieties. At the same time, a flower form was obtained, which is now called Japanese.
Until now, many nations attach great importance to peony flowers. For example, in the East it is believed that they kindle passion. Young girls need to keep flowers in the bedroom to attract love. In ancient Rome, culture was considered a medicine. Therefore, treatises described ailments in which peony can be used as a remedy. Almost all famous healers of the ancient world used the plant to prepare healing potions. And in our time in pharmacies you can buy a tincture of peony roots, which has a sedative effect. It has been successfully used for sleep disorders.
The ancient Greeks considered the flower a symbol of longevity. In the ancient chronicles of the sixteenth century, there are references to the fact that peonies grew in the gardens of palaces and in monasteries. Presumably, they believe that Peter I brought culture to Russia. But peonies came to Siberia and the Far East from Japan.
In Europe, culture is most loved in France. Famous gardeners of that time actively worked on the creation of new varieties that are popular to this day.
At the end of the nineteenth century, American and English breeders also began to work on the development of new species. Thanks to their efforts, new colors of flowers appeared in the world, the decorative effect of plants was increased.
Varieties of peonies with photos and names
Currently, gardeners have a large selection of varieties of culture. The best varieties of peonies include the following:
thin-leaved peonies
Every experienced gardener has heard of thin-leaved peonies. The description and photos of this unusual plant allow you to appreciate all its beauty. Very often this species is called narrow-leaved or crow. A perennial herbaceous plant differs from other varieties in decorative leaves and bright red flowers. This type of peonies is considered very rare and is listed in the Red Book. Unfortunately, culture is incredibly rare in the wild. But as a garden plant, the narrow-leaved form is becoming more and more popular.
It was very popular in the 70s and 80s. But then it was replaced by new varieties. For a long time, thin-leaved peonies (the description is given in the article) grew on the sites of true connoisseurs. Adult plants of this species reach a height of 40-60 cm. Numerous flowers are formed on the bushes, which reach a diameter of 8-10 centimeters. The plant is very bright and beautiful. The flowering of all buds begins at the same time, so the bushes resemble huge bouquets. A wonderful culture pleases the owners for 7-10 days. But even after the flowers wither, the bushes continue to be decorative.
True connoisseurs believe that this is one of the best varieties of peonies. The culture prefers sunny areas, but can also grow in places with slight shading.
Itoh peonies
The new generation of culture is the Ito peonies. Varieties of hybrids appeared as a result of the irrepressible desire of breeders to get herbaceous forms with beautiful yellow flowers. In the process of breeding Ito hybrids, tree-like and milky-flowered species were used. The pioneer in the development of new forms was the Japanese Toichi Ito. A new hybrid was named after him. The breeder began painstaking work on creating a new plant back in 1948. Many years have passed since then, but his students continue his work, creating more and more new and perfect species.
As a result of the most difficult work, a separate branch of culture was created, which differs significantly from the rest of the family.
Ito hybrids are perennial plants with dying ground shoots. Bushes reach a height of 50-90 centimeters. The leaves of the culture resemble the stems of tree peonies.
Lemon Dream, White Emperor, Barcella, Border Charm, Viking Full Moon are the most famous Ito hybrids. Varieties of peonies differ in color and size of buds.
tree peonies
Tree peonies are very popular. Their main difference from other varieties is that their shoots do not die off. It is for this reason that plants must be preserved in the winter. Bushes of tree-like peonies reach a height of 1.5-2 meters.
This type of culture can be conditionally divided into three groups:
Of the tree-like forms, the following varieties of peonies are most popular (description is given below):
Reproduction of peonies
Peonies reproduce by divisions. But you need to buy them in trusted places. You will not find good deals in the markets. If you want to purchase a varietal crop, then you should visit specialized stores. How to choose a good root? It is necessary to opt for divisions with three to five eyes. The length of the roots should be 10-15 cm.
Some varieties of American hybrids and medicinal peonies are propagated by pieces of roots. Experts note that very good bushes can often be obtained from non-standard divisions. But it is not recommended to plant too developed rhizomes in the ground.
The eyes of quality divisions should be shiny and bright. The roots should show no signs of rot or sunburn. All rotted areas on the delenka are removed, leaving only healthy tissues.
In the process of cleaning the roots from dirt and rot, they must be soaked for a day in a solution of humate. After the delenka, it is necessary to disinfect in a suspension of foundationazole for thirty minutes.
To prevent the penetration of pathogenic microorganisms from the soil into the roots, experts recommend using a clay mash with the addition of copper sulfate and wood ash. The mass is thoroughly mixed and each division is dipped into it.
Landing site preparation
It is very important to choose the right place for planting peonies. The site should be well lit and at the same time it should be well protected from drafts and winds. When choosing a place to plant, it is worth remembering that peonies are large flowers that grow in one place for many years. For planting one bush, it is necessary to set a plot measuring 80 by 80 centimeters.
If the soil in the garden is acidic, lime and clay must be added to it. For further normal growth of the crop, regular application of wood ash will be required. Phosphogypsum must be added to saline soil.
Landing delenok
For successful cultivation of peonies, it is necessary to perform the landing correctly. Each division is planted in a separate hole. At the same time, her eyes should be at a depth of no more than 3-5 centimeters. If we are talking about hybrid forms, then they are planted to a depth of 10-12 centimeters.
Delenki are covered with soil by ¾. From above, the soil is compacted by hand so that there are no air voids. The surface is mulched with a mixture of sand and ash, mixed in a ratio of 1:1. Delenki are well watered after planting will be needed (about one bucket of water). If the autumn turned out to be dry, then 2-3 waterings can be carried out before the arrival of cold weather. The amount of watering directly depends on the condition of the soil.
Preparing for winter
Depending on which peony flowers you choose for planting, you will need to prepare the bushes for the winter. Some varieties are preferable to cover before the arrival of cold weather. Shelter must be made on dry soil. As a material, you can use spruce branches. If snow has fallen on the ground, then it is not worth covering the landing. Peony roots do not tolerate high humidity, so in the fall it is necessary to mulch the soil. Such a simple method will allow you to protect the planting from suffocation in the spring. After all, loosening the soil before the first shoots appear is not recommended, since they can be damaged.
Top dressing
To obtain abundant and long flowering, the bushes must be regularly fed. Plants that are more than two years old can be fertilized with ammonium nitrate. To do this, the granules are scattered over the melted snow. To speed up the melting process, ash can be scattered.
Delenki planted in autumn can be fed after 10-15 days with a weak solution of ammonium nitrate. To do this, the granules (5-10 grams) are dissolved in a bucket of water (10 l).
Experienced flower growers believe that overfeeding peonies is very dangerous, as this can lead to poor flowering. A large amount of fertilizer makes the plant defenseless against infections.
In the process of caring for peonies, it is necessary to alternate foliar and root top dressing. For this, it is necessary to use humate, foundationazole and preparations with a high content of trace elements.
In addition, plants can be fed with mullein. Cow dung is poured with water and insisted for several days. After the settled solution, the plants are watered. During the period of bud formation, it is recommended to add superphosphate to the mullein.
At the end of the flowering period, a solution of wood ash can be added, which is infused for four days (300 g of ash is taken per 10 liters of water).
Features of argotechnics
Caring for peonies has its own characteristics. Annually, the root neck of the plant grows five to six mm upwards. Therefore, it is strongly exposed in the process of removing weeds. You can deal with the problem with the help of mulching.
In addition, plants need regular watering, loosening the soil and removing weeds. It is especially important to ensure watering after flowering, since it is during this period that the buds are laid for the next year. In August, the root system intensively grows and eyes develop. The leaves of the plant are removed in preparation for winter no earlier than October.
cut flowers
Florists grow peonies for the sake of beautiful flowers, which are used to create beautiful bouquets. However, the wrong cut can harm the bushes. Before flowering, it is necessary to form a plant. After the buds have reached the size of a pea, they must be thinned out.
Only the strongest ovaries are left, and the rest are removed. This will allow you to get beautiful flowers next year.
Getting young plants
After growing peonies in one place for ten years, their flowering noticeably worsens. Therefore, it becomes necessary to rejuvenate the bushes. To do this, the plants are dug up, making a hole around it. It is worth noting that it is not so easy to extract adult plants from the ground. Their root system is very powerful. Next, the bush is divided into separate divisions, each of which should have 3-5 eyes and the same skin of roots.
Dug up plants must be dried for several hours before dividing in order to avoid brittle roots in the future. Divide the tubers into parts must be carefully. After all, the quality of the planting material depends on it. After dividing the rhizomes, a lot of fragments and stems with buds remain. They should not be thrown away, it is better to plant the roots in a separate area. In a couple of years, they can make good plants. For the winter, plantings must be covered with a layer of peat.
Full delenki to speed up the germination process must be placed in a bag with wet sawdust or moss. Then they are kept in an incubator for a month. Periodically, the package must be untied and ventilated. In the future, the blanks are stored in the cellar. As soon as weather conditions allow, delenki are planted in open ground.
Disease prevention
Proper care is the key to plant health. With proper agricultural technology, peonies practically do not get sick. It is very important not to overfeed the bushes with nitrogen-containing fertilizers. Young plants are recommended to be treated with fungicides with trace elements.
Every year, a mixture of wood ash and sand must be added to the root collar. In early spring, seedlings need to be pollinated with wood ash. The most detrimental disease for peonies is gray rot. At an early stage, it causes wilting of the stems, and at a later time it contributes to the death of the buds. If you notice the appearance of gray rot on the bushes, you need to cut the affected shoots under the root. The places of cuts are treated with ashes, and the bushes are abundantly watered with a solution of potassium permanganate. Removed plant parts and flowers must be burned to kill gray mold.