Peony varieties of the best

Peonies are famous for their beauty and pleasant aroma. In China, they are considered the colors of emperors. In Japan, they are a symbol of prosperity and well-being. But peonies are of great interest not only in these countries. The plant is also popular among domestic flower growers. Every gardener seeks to plant the best peonies on the site, so problems often arise with the choice of a variety. The article will tell you about what varieties of such a wonderful flower exist, and which one to give preference to.

Brief description of the peony

There are 34 species in the Pion genus. At the moment, more than 5000 varieties have been registered. Moreover, most of them are herbaceous varieties - about 4500, and only 500 types are tree-like. The buds begin to bloom in early June and are pleasing to the eye for a whole month. Peony varieties differ in size, shape and color of the flower, flowering period, bush height. Therefore, in order to find the most suitable option, the gardener must be able to understand the varieties of this plant.

Classification of peonies by shape

Before describing the varieties of peonies that are most popular among flower growers, it makes sense to consider the classification of this culture. All experienced flower growers know that the color of the peony bud varies from pure white to dark red. The shape is also different.

In shape, all inflorescences are divided into the following types:

• Non-double. The bud consists of 5-10 petals. They are located in one or two rows. There are pistils in the center. They are surrounded by stamens. The stem is straight, rather strong.
• Japanese, Chinese. They are something in between a simple flower and a double flower. The stamens are petal-shaped, bent inward. Their color is yellow, red, pink: it either completely matches the color of the petals, or creates an interesting contrast. The stem of the plant is strong, straight.
• Anemonic. The bud has at least 5 petals arranged in two rows. The stamens fill the center of the flower, they are modified. Their color often matches the shade of the petals. True, the stamens may have a different tone.
• Semi-double. The flower consists of 5 or more petals. The stamens are located in the center in a ring-like manner. Peonies are very lush and light. Their distinctive feature is that they stand in the cut for a long time.
• Terry. The bud is formed from 5 or more wide petals. The stamens and pistils are often transformed into beautiful petals. True, there are also well-developed ones.

There are also varieties of treelike peonies and herbaceous ones. The first species is a shrub. And with the onset of frost, it immediately drops the leaves. The stems are left overwintering above the ground.The height of tree-like plants usually reaches 1-1.5 meters. In the southern regions, this value can be all 2.5 meters. The buds are large, their diameter is 25-30 centimeters. On one bush, there are several dozen inflorescences. Huge double, semi-double and regular flowers create a luxurious bouquet.

With regard to color, it can be very different. For example, there are not only buds familiar to everyone of pink, red and white shades, but also varieties of yellow peonies, purple. There are even two and three-color specimens. However, it should be noted that the period of lush aroma of tree peonies is short.

When buying planting material, experts recommend paying attention to the supplying country. Since seeds of foreign origin, for example, from Poland and China, are poorly adapted to the climate of Russia, and not everyone can grow such tree-like varieties. However, domestic breeders have bred peony species that can be successfully cultivated on the territory of Russia.

Among flower growers, varieties of herbaceous peonies are especially popular, for example, Shirley Temple. Despite the diversity of this group of plants, breeders continue to develop new, better, improved options. According to the structure of the bud, all herbaceous peonies are divided into: terry (for example, Elizabeth Price), non-double, anemone, semi-double and Japanese. The standard colors are red, white and pink. The shrub grows from 60 to 150 centimeters. For the winter, the stem of the herbaceous flower dies off. For example, Sarah Bernhardt peony is lactic-flowered.

A separate group is distinguished by varieties of pions ITO - hybrids obtained as a result of crossing of tree and herbaceous varieties. Their popularity is growing every year. After all, they are winter hardy. Initially, ITO peonies were bred in order to achieve a yellow color of the bud. Inflorescences are semi-double and double. Flowering is gradual and long. The disadvantage of such hybrid forms is that the rhizomes become lignified over time. Accordingly, the quality of the dividends begins to deteriorate. And the cost of such plants is very high.

The most popular varieties of peonies

There are a lot of varieties of peonies. And it is often difficult for a novice florist to decide on a specific option. Everyone wants to grow a beautiful and strong plant. Therefore, it makes sense to pay attention to time-tested varieties.

Among experienced gardeners, the following varieties are especially popular:

1. Duchesse de Nemours.
2. Duchessede Nemours.
3. Pink Hawaiian Coral.
4. Gardenia.
5. Miss America.
6. Raspberry Sunday.
7. Pastelegance.
8. Laura Dessert.
9. Celebrity.
10. Ammer Glau.
11. SunnyGirl.
12. Sunny Boy.
13. BowlofCream.
14. Mathers Choice.
15. Ballerina.
16. Nick Shaylor.
17. Elsa Sass.
18. Julia Rose.
19. Blonde Vision.

Variety Duchess de Nemours

Among all the classic varieties, the Duchesse de Nemours peony is the most popular.

The plant belongs to medium late, herbaceous plants. The root system is quite powerful. The shrub is dense and spreading. The height reaches a meter. Abundant flowering. The leaves are dark green in color. But by autumn they acquire a crimson tone.

Terry inflorescences. Their diameter is 15-20 centimeters. The shade is unusually beautiful: it goes from a snow-white tone with a slight greenish tint to a pearl white. The flowering period is limited to 10-20 days. The peony Duchessede Nemours is characterized by a strong sweetish aroma, somewhat reminiscent of the smell of lily of the valley. In the cut, the flower stands for a long time. The variety is resistant to cutting. Flowers do not lose their presentable appearance for 10 days. Duchesse de Nemours is often used in landscape design.

Pink Hawaiian Coral variety

The Pink Hawaiian Coral peony was bred in 1981 by American breeders. The flower turned out to be amazingly beautiful. The apricot bud reaches 16 centimeters in diameter. The inflorescence belongs to the semi-double types. The blossoming flower takes on coral shades. The scent is reminiscent of freshly cut hay. The bush is quite tall and strong. Grows up to 80 centimeters. The flowering dates are early.Already at the beginning of May, the gardener can admire the abundance of blossoming buds. The plant is stable when cut.

Gardenia variety

The Gardenia peony is characterized by semi-double, rather dense flowers. The plant belongs to the herbaceous class. The bush grows up to 90 centimeters. Extremely compact. One plant has up to 19 inflorescences. The diameter of the blossoming buds is about 20 centimeters. The petals have a soft pink tint. The flowering period falls on June 19-24 and lasts from 4 to 12 days. The foliage is delicate and lush. It turns dark green in autumn.

Miss America grade

Many flower growers also fell in love with the Miss America peony for its unusual appearance. The inflorescences of the plant are somewhat reminiscent of a large chamomile. The diameter of the blossoming pure white, airy bud is 25 centimeters. The flower has a large number of yellow stamens, which are not covered with petals.

The shrub reaches a height of 80 centimeters. Hemispherical. The stem is quite sturdy. The root system is well developed. The leaves are dark green, large. Abundant flowering. Lasts from May to June. The variety tolerates winter well and does not need additional shelter.

Raspberry Sunday variety

It is a peony Raspberry Sunday with a unique color composition. The petals are painted in a pale pink tone. The center of the bud is yellowish cream. The plant has a pleasant aroma, similar to the smell of blooming roses. The shrub is quite compact. The stems are strong. Leaves are dark green, shiny. The variety belongs to varieties with an early-medium flowering period. Reviews of gardeners about Raspberry Sunday are positive. The plant is highly valued for its winter hardiness and lack of capricious care.

Pastelegance variety

Peony Pastelegance belongs to hybrid forms. The bush reaches a height of 75 centimeters. It is characterized by an average flowering period. At the moment, Pastelegance is considered the best herbaceous peony. The buds have an unusual, pastel pink-peach color. In the center are golden stamens. The diameter of the inflorescence is 20-22 centimeters. The flower is terry.

Laura Dessert variety

The herbaceous peony Laura Dessert is characterized by powerful root tubers. The shrub grows up to a meter in height. The plant is covered with large, semi-double and double inflorescences of red, pink, white or yellow color. The diameter of the opened bud is 14 centimeters. The flowers are very fragrant. The bush is durable. It can grow in one place for decades. The flowering period is average.

Celebrity grade

The tall and sprawling Celebrity peony can transform any garden area. Differs in incredible decorativeness. The foliage of the shrub looks attractive, by autumn it acquires a crimson hue. The buds are pale pink and bright crimson. The inflorescence is anemone-shaped. The diameter reaches 14 centimeters. The aroma is delicate, pleasant. Flowering is long, lasts from May to June for about 2-3 weeks. The plant grows about a meter in height. The advantage of Celebrity is frost resistance. And cut flowers do not crumble for 10 days, which is very important when creating bouquet arrangements. The variety is unpretentious.

Ammer Glau variety

The pinkish, double peony Ammer Glau also deserves the attention of novice florists. The shrub has a dense build. It grows up to 75-80 centimeters. The stems are firm and very strong. The leaves are colored dark green. Inflorescences are pale yellow-orange. However, they can fade in the sun and acquire a yellowish-white tone. The aroma is pleasant and light. The shape of the flower is terry. The diameter is 18 centimeters. The flowering period is average. Ammer Glau has grown decorative qualities. For which he managed to receive many awards at national exhibitions in the United States.

Sunny Girl Variety

Among flower growers, the Sunny Girl peony is also in great demand for its amazing color of buds. Inflorescences are densely double. They have a luminous yellow tint. The shrub grows up to 90 centimeters. The variety is new, rare, but very promising. The peony belongs to the herbaceous species. This is an early hybrid.It should be noted that the Sunny Girl peony is characterized by large flowers. Therefore, he needs a garter. Grow a plant for cutting.

Sunny Boy variety

The Sunny Boy peony is a very rare variety. Therefore, this variety is usually chosen by collectors. Terry buds, have a creamy yellow color. The shrub is high - about 75 centimeters. The stems are strong. Therefore, large buds hold well. The foliage is dark green.

Bowlof Cream Grade

Belongs to Peony Bowlof Cream herbaceous types. The flowers are double, pink. Their diameter does not exceed 19 centimeters. The bud is dense. The color is cream, shimmers gently in the sun. Tall shrub. Reaches 80 centimeters in height. The shoots are strong enough. The foliage is dark green, elongated and large. The flowering period is average. Of all the cut types of peonies, Bowlof Cream is the most beautiful. For which he was awarded in 1981 the gold medal of the Peony Society in America. The shrub is distinguished by the presence of lateral buds.

For long and abundant flowering, lateral flowers are usually left, and for the formation of the largest inflorescences - only the central bud.

Mathers Choice variety

The Mathers Choice peony is characterized by its medium-sized creamy white flowers. The diameter of the blossoming bud is about 15 centimeters. The stems are strong, up to 70 centimeters high. The leaves are dark green, small. The variety is recognized as the best among the white varieties obtained as a result of selection.

Ballerina variety

Peony Ballerina belongs to hybrid forms. The bud is greenish-yellow-white in color. Terry flower. Its diameter is 18 centimeters. Tall shrub - about 80 centimeters. The stems are thick and firm. Leaves are matte, large. Very early variety. Of the shortcomings, it is worth noting that a cut flower costs very little. Also, the plant is afraid of frost.

Variety Nick Shaylor

Peony Nick Shaylor is also very popular, famous for its very beautiful flowers. The color of the buds is pale pink. The shape of the inflorescences is spherical. The flowering period is average. The bush grows up to 80 centimeters. The stems are very strong. The variety is cut. This option is ideal for creating original compositions.

Elsa Sass variety

Peony Elsa Sass is distinguished by double, pink flowers. The petals are large, velvety. They are white in color with a pale pink tint. The diameter of the opened bud is 17 centimeters. The scent resembles the scent of a blossoming apple tree. Ornamental shrub, blooming profusely, grows up to 70 centimeters. Flowering dates are very late.

Julia Rose cultivar

The Julia Rose peony appeared as a result of the work of US breeders in 1991. Inflorescences are semi-double, large. They have an apricot, yellow, pink color with bright red strokes over the entire surface of the petal. It fades in the sun and turns yellow with red spots. The flowering period is average.

Blonde Vision grade

The Blonde Vision peony belongs to hybrid forms. Inflorescences are dense, pink, terry. Early variety. The diameter of the blossoming bud reaches 18 centimeters. The color is light cream. There are also shades of ivory. The shrub grows up to 85 centimeters. The flowering period is medium early.

Conclusions about popular varieties

Thus, peonies are grown by many growers. This plant is a wonderful decoration for your garden. But in order to achieve success in cultivating a miracle flower, it is important to choose the right variety. And today there are a lot of varieties of peony. They differ in flowering time, color, shape of buds. The article considered the most popular options for peonies at the moment. Check out the article: Which flower seedlings are best for decorating a vegetable garden?

At the beginning of this century, about five thousand varieties of herbaceous peonies were officially registered in the APS Consolidated Register, and over the past years, this number, according to a rough estimate of experts belonging to the American Peony Society, 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 published below includes the most popular peony varieties in Russia, whose reputation is beyond doubt, as well as several forms that have good prospects. The description of these varieties of peonies was compiled on the basis of many years of observations and conclusions, as well as data from the Register of varieties of the American Peony Society and other authoritative foreign and domestic sources.

Popular varieties of peonies and hybrid forms (with photo)

Peony "Avangard" (Avant-Guarde) - Lemoine, 1907, France.

Peony hybrid of the Caucasian flora (P. lactiflora x P. wittmaniana). The flower shape is simple, with rounded petals, cupped. Diameter 12 cm.

The flower is pearl pink. Filaments are small, carmine, anthers are red. Greenish pistils, dark carmine stigmas. Blooms in late 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 with a soft lemon shade. The stigmas of the pistils are red. 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.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. Terry pink shape. The flower is tall, very large.

White with a cream shade. Plant height 100 cm. The stems are powerful. The leaves are rough, large, dark green. It develops and grows rapidly.

Peony "Aza Gray" (Asa Gray) - Cruss, 1886, France.

The flower is terry, flat at first, then the center develops. Light pink-lilac, with pink specks 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.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. 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" (Anastasiya) - Sosnovets-Fomicheva, 1960, USSR.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. Terry bomb-shaped (terry crown). 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 the medicinal peony. Terry crown form - terry spherical. Diameter 18 cm. The flower is densely filled, the outer petals are large, corrugated, the rest are smaller, assembled. The crown and center are uniform, forming a tall ball. The flower is dark pink-red. The height of the bush is 90-105 cm. The stems are weak. Leaves are light, like P. officinalis, but smaller. The roots are pink-lilac. Medium early.

Peony "Athena" (Athena) - Sanders, 1955, USA.

An 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, cupped, two-row; petals with a wavy edge. Light pink, carmine-lilac spots at the base. When dissolved, it is creamy in cold seasons and clearly pink in 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 "Buckeye Bell" (Buckeye Bell) - Maines, 1956, USA.

Hybrid of medicinal peony. The form is semi-double. The flower is 5-6-row, pink-shaped. Diameter 16 cm. Dark red, almost black. The inner petals are intermixed with yellow anthers. The pistils are large. The height of the bush is 80 cm. The stems are straight. The smell is vague. Early.

Peony "Ballerina" (Ballerina) - Sanders, 1941, USA.

A hybrid of peonies of the Caucasian flora. Terry form. Diameter 16 cm. The flower is greenish-yellow-white. The stamens are noticeable. The height of the bush is 90 cm.

The stems are thick and 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 (petalodia), curving towards the center, of the same color, with creamy yellow tips. The stems are strong, reddish.

Collectable leaves, dark green. Average flowering time. It multiplies rapidly.

Peony "Bessie" (Bessie) - Crackler, 1958, USA.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. Terry form. The flower is not large. Delicate silvery pink lilac, more intense 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 pink, fully terry perfect shape. The flower is dark red carmine. 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.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. The Japanese form is anemone. Diameter 18 cm. The flower is dark pink-lilac. Staminodes (petalodia) 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. The sprouts appear very early in the spring.

Peony "Venus" (Venus) - Kelway, 1888, UK.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. Terry form - crown. 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.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. Terry form. The flower is richly bright pink, of an unusual shade. Late. The smell is pleasant. Flowers keep well in cut.

Peony "Victoria" (Viktoriya) - Skakodub, 1988, USSR.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. Terry anemone-shaped - terry bomb-shaped. Diameter 17 cm. The flower is creamy white, with light yellow illumination when dissolved, wide white petalodias. The stems are strong, do not bend. The leaves are green, narrow. The height of the bush is 100 cm. The smell is pleasant. Medium early.

The best varieties of peonies of early, middle and late flowering (with photo)

Peony "Betty Groff" (Betty Groff) - Crackler, 1958, USA.

The Japanese form is anemone. Diameter 17 cm. The flower is lilac. Staminodes are long, large, pointed, “noodles”, cream, with a slightly lilac tint. The height of the bush is 75-80 cm, the stems are straight. Leaves are medium, pointed, slightly collection, 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 Akangeel). Simple shape, flat. Flower diameter 15 cm, rounded petals. 1-2 buds per stem. Creamy white, later white, filaments are short, red at the base, anthers are long, yellow. Pistils are green, 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) - Hougendorn, 1949, USA.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. Japanese uniform, diameter 16 cm.

As shown in the photo, this early variety of peonies has lilac-pink flowers:

Split-tip petaluds, white. Greenish pistils, pink stigmas, 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.

Terry pink-shaped form - from peony lacto-flowered. The flower is creamy white, backlit by hidden rings of stamens. The leaves are large, elongated, dark green. 1994 USA National Peony Show Champion

Peony "Brother Chuck" (Brother Chuck) - R. Clem, 1993, USA.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. Diameter 17 cm. Terry pink shape. The flower is white, with a yellow glow inside. The height of the bush is 70 cm. Lateral buds. Fertile stamens. The pistils are green.The smell is pleasant.

Peony "Bridel Ising" (Bridal Icing) - R. Clem, 1981, USA.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. The flower shape is terry bomb-shaped, completely terry. Complex shape, 3-layer: outer petals are white, crown of lemon-yellow petalodia, white center. The edges of the petals are notched. Diameter 17 cm. White, with a light yellow glow in the depth. The height of the bush is 80 cm. The stems are strong, with lateral buds. The leaves are large, wide, shiny, dark green. There is no smell. Medium late.

Peony "Beauty Senorita" (Beautiful Senorita) - R. Clem, 1999, USA.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. Japanese form. The flower is two-row. Intense pink with cream (pink) petalodias. Bush height 75 cm. Pistils with dark pink stigmas. The smell is pleasant. Average.

Peony "Valentine" (Valentine) - Holingsworth, 2004, USA.

Hybrid of medicinal peony. Semi-double form. The flower is multi-row. Red, an unusual shade. In the center are small staminodes and small petals. Average.

Peony "Varenka" (Varenka) - Krasnova, 1958, USSR.

The form is terry, pink, high, with a funnel in the center. Diameter 18 cm. The flower is bright pink, brilliant. 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.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. Terry pink shape. 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 wide, shiny, bright green. The bush is compact. The smell is pleasant. Medium early.

Peony "Glory Hallelujah" (Glory Hallelujah) - K. Clem, 1973, USA.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. The form is terry pink-terry spherical. The flower is intensely dark pink with a lilac tone, the bases of the petals are lighter. The stems are medium. The leaves are green, without shine. The height of the bush is 85 cm. The stems are strong, straight, with few leaves at the top. The leaves are large, narrowed, dark green. Blooming profusely. This is a late-flowering peony variety.

Peony "Gloing Raspberry Rose" (Glowing Raspberry Rose) - Cousins, 1981, Canada.

Hybrid of medicinal peony. Terry spherical shape. The flower is pink-crimson, with coral lighting 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) - Crackler, 1961, USA.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. Terry pink shape. Diameter 20 cm. The flower is dense, white cream, slightly pink when dissolved, from the inside a reflection of an ivory shade. The height of the bush is 100 cm. The stems are weak, bent. The leaves are large, shiny, green. Abundantly flowering. Reproduces well. The smell is pleasant. This variety is a late flowering variety.

Peony "Gold Mine" (Gold Mine) - China.

The origin has not been established. Terry form. The name is given to this variety of peonies because of its bright lemon-yellow flowers. Height 80 cm. The stems are strong. The leaves are trifoliate, bright green, like those of a lacto-flowered peony. Spring shoots are bright green. Susceptible to disease. The smell is pleasant.

Peony "Great Lady" (Great Lady) - Sanders, 1943, USA.

Hybrid of medicinal peony. The form is semi-double. The flower is bright red-pink, the bottom is lighter. Stamens are very short, greenish-yellow, yellow anthers. The stigma is cream. Diameter 15 cm. The height of the bush is 100 cm. The pistils are white, with pink stigmas. The stamens are yellow. Early.

Peony "Graziella" (Graziella) - Desser, 1925, France.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. Terry pink shape. 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. Medium late.

Peony "Green Lotus" (Green Lotus) - R. Clem, 1995, USA.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. Exotic, cactus-like. The flower is white, with a green base and pink tips. In the process of flowering, it changes shape and color: from dahlia to cactus, 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.

Hybrid of medicinal peony. The flower is very bright, rich coral-scarlet. Brightens to coral, leaving light stripes at the base of the petals. Attracts with brightness of color. Stunted - height 50 cm. Leaves with pointed narrowed lobes, bright green. Propagated by root cuttings and blooms in the first year. Early.

Peony "Daria Volodina" (Dariya Volodina) - Dubrov, 1994, Russia.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. The form is terry pink-terry crown. Diameter 12 cm. The flower is pale pink-nacreous, more creamy to 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.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. The flower is exotic, daisy-like. The form is simple. Diameter 12 cm.The petals are narrow, pink-white. Filaments are 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) - Crackler, 1962, USA.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. Diameter 17 cm. The shape of the flower is terry. Intense pink, silvery sheen. The height of the bush is 60 cm. Late.

Peony "James Pillow" (James Pillow) - Pillow, 1936, USA.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. Terry pink-shaped - double crown, flower without pistils and stamens. The outer petals are rounded heart-shaped, the inner ones are of irregular shape. Light pink, with a yellow sheen from the base of the petals. The shape and color are seasonal. Sometimes there is a ring of yellow petalodia. Diameter 15 cm. The height of the bush is 100-115 cm. The stems are bent. Leaves are light green. This one of the best peony varieties blooms very profusely. Medium late. Champion of the National Peony Show USA 1955 and 1977.

Peony "JC" (Jay See) - K. Clem, 1959, USA.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. Terry pink shape. 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.

Hybrid of medicinal peony. The flower shape is simple - semi-double. Dark red, non-fading. Diameter 15 cm. Filaments are short, reddish, anthers are light yellow, stigmas are dark red with green. The height of the bush is 65 cm. Very early.

Peony "Joker" (Joker) - Boxtos Landis, USA.

Hybrid of medicinal peony. Terry pink shape. The flower is dark pink, the center brightens later, leaving a pink edging of each petal. Height 80 cm. No smell. Medium early.

Peony "John van Leeuwen" (John van Leeuven) - John Leeuven, 1928, Holland.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. 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. Medium late.

Peony "Diana" Parks (Diana Parks) - Boxtos, 1942, USA.

Hybrid of medicinal peony. Terry crown form - 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. Medium early.

Below is another selection of beautiful varieties of herbaceous peonies with photos and descriptions.

Peony varieties with the most beautiful flowers

Peony "Dinner Plate" (Dinner Plate) - K. Clem, 1968, USA.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. Tetraploid. The form is double pink, the flower is large, flat. Pearl pink of medium intensity, with a touch of salmon. The height of the bush is 90 cm. The stems are strong, leafy to the top.Leaves are medium in size, tapered, boat-shaped, dark green. Medium late. This beautiful peony variety is the 1973 US National Peony Show Champion.

Peony "Don Pink" (Dawn Pink) - Sass, 1946, USA.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. The shape is simple, the flower is large, flat. The petals are large, folded. Pink with a lilac tint. Numerous stamens with long filaments. The smell is vague. Medium early.

Peony "Pearl Scatter" (Zhemchuzhnaya Rossyp ') - Gorobets - Tyran, 1989, USSR.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. Japanese form. Diameter 14 cm. The flower is light pink-lilac. 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. Growing rapidly. In the spring, he always appears one of the very first. One of the earliest flowering milk-flowering peonies.

Peony "Ze Mighty Mo" (The Mighty Mo) - Wilde, 1950, USA.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. The form is semi-double, terry. Diameter 17 cm. The flower is dark red, velvety, a ring of stamens, in the center is a tuft of red petals. The height of the bush is 80 cm. The stems are thin. The leaves are small, shiny, dark green. The smell is pleasant, weak. Medium early.

Peony "Ze Feng Yu" (Z Feng You) - China.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. The Japanese form is anemone. Diameter 14 cm. The flower is purple-purple, staminodes pointed red-purple, with golden tips. 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.

Terry flower, red, in the middle there is a ring of staminodes-petalodia. Diameter 16 cm. Height of the bush 80 cm. The smell is pleasant, weak. Average.

Peony "Karen Gray" (Karen Gray) - Crackler, 1965, USA.

Comes from the milky 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. The height of the bush is 75-80 cm, erect. Stems are strong, red, strongly leafy, dark-colored. The leaves are dark green, without shine. The smell is strong, pleasant.

Peony "Karl G. Clem" (Carl G. Klehm) - R. Clem, 2000, USA.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. Terry pink shape. The flower is creamy with red marks. Giant, claims to be the largest double flower among peonies. Diameter 25 cm. Tightly folded. Pearl pink, pleasant peculiar 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.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. 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 Leune", or "Claire de Looney" (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 the Americans call them, crimplen. This one of the most beautiful varieties of peonies has flowers of a pale yellow-cream, warm tone. Filaments are short, lemon yellow, anthers are light yellow. Green pistils, heart-shaped stigmas, cream. The stems are strong. The leaves are elongated, bright green. The smell is pleasant, weak, reminiscent of the scent of lilac. 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 its external features, it comes from the peony of the lactobacillus. The shape is simple, goblet. 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.

Hybrid of medicinal peony. Semi-double form. The flower is cupped, 2-3 rows of petals.Bright coral red. Diameter 16 cm. Filaments are short, yellow. Pistils are light green, 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) - Marks - Rogers, 1981, USA.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. The shape is Japanese spherical. The flower is fawn, with bright pink-cream staminodes. The pistil 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.

Hybrid of medicinal peony. Terry pink shape. Diameter 16 cm. The flower is tall, with large folded petals, sometimes forming in the center, as it were, several tops. Shiny, bright red, with a slight lilac sheen, does not fade. The flower usually develops slowly. The neck of the flower bends. The height of the bush is 90 cm. The leaves are green, without shine. It is cut with parts of the root. Average. National Peony Show Champion USA 1968, 1976

Peony "Lallabay" (Lullaby) - Person, 1973, USA.

Hybrid of medicinal peony. Terry form. At first with a delicate pink blush, then it turns white. Stamens and pistils are absent. The height of the bush is 120 cm. Very dense dark green foliage. Fragrant. Late.

Peony "Lady in Pink" (Lady in Pink) -Krekler, 1975, USA

Hybrid of medicinal peony. The form is simple. The flower is light pink, cupped. Early.

Peony "Little Rhyme" (Little Rhime) - R. Clem, 2003, USA.

A hybrid of a thin-leaved peony. The form is simple. The flower is purple-red. Diameter 12 cm. Petals are rounded, even. Filaments are short, red. Pistils are green, stigmas with a pike, pink. Pistils and stamens are fertile. The height of the bush is 40 cm. The stems are straight, greenish. Leaves are dissected, gray-green. Very early. For rocky slides.

Peony "Lois Kelsey" (Lois Kelsey) - Kelsey, 1934, USA.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. The form is simple, semi-double, goblet.

As you can see in the photo, this one of the best varieties of peonies has an exotic flower, with deeply cut petals, like the sun's rays, such as chrysanthemums:

Diameter 14 cm. Shade greenish-white. Filaments are short, anthers are yellow. Greenish pistils, red stigmas. 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, curving petals. White. Staminodes are narrow, long, yellow. The height of the bush is 70 cm. The stems are thin, bent. Leaves are medium-sized, narrow, pointed, shiny, dark green. Average.

Peony "Moon Road" (Lunnaya Doroga) - Gorobets, 1990, USSR.

Probably comes from the Wittmann peony or large-leaved. The form is simple. Diameter 10 cm. The flower is creamy yellow, later white. Filaments are white, anthers are yellow. The pistils are slightly greenish, with carmine stigmas in the heart. 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.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. Terry pink shape. The flower is pale pink. Diameter 18 cm. Similar to the Mriya variety.

Peony "Masere Choice" (Mothers Choice) - Glaskok, 1950, USA.

Terry pink shape. Diameter 18 cm. The flower is high, 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. Medium late. 1993 American Peony Society Gold Medal

Peony "May 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 the 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 rapidly and blooms profusely. The smell is pleasant and strong. Medium late.

Peony "Myra Macroy" (Maegae McRae) - (Tishler, 1967, USA).

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. Terry pink shape. 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 Peony Society Gold Medal

Peony "Kid" (Malysh) - Dubrov, 2012, Russia.

A hybrid of a peony thin-leaved - 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 a carmine stigma. The height of the bush is 55 cm. Deviating stems are a semi-dwarf variety. The leaves are small, dissected, compact, green, shiny. Very early.

Peony "Mom's Heart" (Mamino Serdechko) - Dubrov, 1996, Russia.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. Japanese form, the flower is very large, two-row. White. Staminodes are yellow. Pistils with bright pink stigmas, giving attractiveness to the flower. The leaves are bright, shiny. Medium late.

Peony "Masquerade" (Maskarad) - Akimov, 1972, USSR.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. Japanese form. The flower is purple-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 are bright yellow. 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) - Glaskok, 1947, USA.

Hybrid of medicinal peony. The shape is simple, the flower is large. Diameter 19 cm. The flower is sparkling red-pink, the edges are lighter. Filaments are light yellow, anthers are light yellow. Greenish pistils 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 Retreats" (Many Happy Returns) - Holingsworth, 1986, USA.

Hybrid of medicinal peony or foreign peony. Terry bomb-shaped. Diameter 15 cm. The shape of the flower and the leaves resembles Red Charm. Bright red, flaming. Sometimes with golden tips of petalodia 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 Meishine" (Merry Mayshine) - Sanders, 1994.

A hybrid of a thin-leaved peony. Di-ploid. The form is simple. The flower is dark ruby ​​with a contrasting bright center. Diameter 15 cm. Filaments are light yellow, anthers are yellow. Greenish pistils, pointed stigmas, red. Sets seeds. The height of the bush is 60 cm. The stems are erect. Very early.

Peony "Mercedes" (Mersedes) - Line, 1956, USA.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. The form is double pink, the flower is large, light pink, richer towards the center. In full dissolution, it is almost white, pinker in the center. The stems are good, strong. The height of the bush is 80 cm. Medium late.

Peony "Midnight Sun" (Midnight Sun) - Muravska, 1954, USA.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. Japanese form. The flower is large, dark red. Staminodes with a gold edge. The height of the bush is 80 cm. The stems are straight, strongly leafy, red. The leaves are wide, green-olive, shiny. Easily growing and blooming profusely.

Peony "Mrs. Wilder Bancroft" (Mrs. Wilder Buncroft) - Nichols, 1935, USA.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. Japanese shape, large flower with wide, overlapping petals. Deep pink, red in depth. Staminodes (petalodia) are wide - 9 mm, with yellow tips, forming a ball. The height of the bush is 90 cm. The stems are strong. Resilient. Cutting.

Peony "Mister Ed" (Mr. Ed) - K. Clem, 1980, USA.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. Terry flower, large, high center, pale 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 reported: half of the flower is pink, the other is white. The smell is pleasant. The height of the bush is 70 cm. Mid-early. Abundantly flowering.

Peony "Monsieur Jules Elie" (Monsieur Jules Elie) - Cruz, 1888, France.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. Terry bomb-shaped. 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. Leaves are medium in size, dark green, without shine. The smell is pleasant, weak. Average. Used by K. Clem to create many interesting varieties, for example Mr. Ed, Bridel Shower.

Peony "Munglow" (Moonglow) - Rosenfield, 1939, USA.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. Terry pink shape. Diameter 18 cm, dense flower. White-cream with a greenish-yellow sheen from the petalodia from the inside, red marks 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. Medium late.

Peony "Neon" (Neon) - Nichols, 1941, USA.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. The form is Japanese. Diameter 16 cm. Flower of deep pink-lilac color. The petals are wide, the 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 collapsible, dark green. The variety multiplies quickly and blooms profusely. Average.

Below you can find a photo and description of peony varieties suitable for the Moscow region.

Different varieties of peonies for the Moscow region: photo, video and description

Peony "Old Feyful" (Old Faithful) - Glaskok Folk, 1964, USA.

Interspecific hybrid from herbaceous peonies. Terry pink shape. The flower is large, with wide petals. Dark red, velvety. Often with prominent central stamens. 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 stems, strongly leafy to the top. Leaves with broad lobes, medium green. Gold Medal of the American Peony Society 1997. Late - the latest of the hybrids.

Peony "In Memory of Gagarin" (Pamyati Gagarina) - Krasnova, 1957, USSR.

Terry pink shape. 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 Hawian Coral" (Pink Hawaiian Coral) - R. Clem, 1981, USA.

Hybrid of medicinal peony. 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 large outer petals form a bowl in which small pink petalodia 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 Peony Society Gold Medal

Peony "Peter Brand" (Peter Brand) - from Holland until 1937.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. Terry, pink-shaped. Diameter 18 cm. Ruby-red flower, sparkling. The height of the bush is 70 cm. There is no smell. Average.

Peony "Princess Margaret" (Princess Margaret) - Muravska, 1960, USA.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. Terry pink shape. The flower is flat, the petals are large, free. Diameter 20 cm. Dark hot pink without blue. Possibly a ring of light petalodia. Pistils are visible. The bush is well leafy.

Peony "Raspberry Rumba" (Raspberry Rumba) - R. Clem, 1999, USA.

Comes from the peony lactobacillus. The form is semi-double. Diameter 14 cm. Exotic flower: dahlia, carved, curved petals. Creamy pink with purple shading. Filaments are short, anthers are yellow. Cream pistils with carmine stigmas.

Peony "Robert W. Auten" (Robert W. Auten) - Authen, 1948, USA.

Hybrid of medicinal peony. Terry form. Diameter 16 cm. The flower is dark red-brown, with a sheen. The stamens are 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 vague. Early. Champion of the National Peony Shows USA 1975 and 1989.

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 are long, carmine with yellow; anthers are 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, green. There is no smell. Very early.

Peony "Red Monarch" (Red Monarch) - Omen, 1937, USA.

Hybrid of medicinal peony. Terry pink-shaped - terry bomb-shaped, 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 medium-sized, bright green. The smell is great, delicate. Medium early.

Peony "Red Magic" (Red Magic) - Hei Hai Vo Tao, China.

Comes from the lacto-flowered peony. Terry, spherical, with large free petals. Diameter 20 cm. The flower is dark red. Medium late.

Peony "Sweet-16", or "Sweet-Sixteen" (Sweet-16) - K. Clem, 1972, USA.

Terry spherical form - terry bomb-shaped. Diameter 17 cm. The outer petals of the flower are large, light pink, a narrow row of yellow petalodia and a ball of slightly pink petals, later brightens, becomes creamy. The height of the bush is 75-80 cm. The stems are strong. The leaves are pointed, bright green. The smell is pleasant. Medium early.

Peony "Sinbad" (Sinbad) - Autun, 1941, USA.

The form is semi-double - terry, semi-spherical, the edges of the petals are dissected. Diameter 16 cm, high flower, dark purple, silvery tips. The stamens are visible. The height of the bush is 90 cm. The stems are bent. The leaves are narrow, dark green. This is a late-flowering peony variety.

Peony "Skarbnitsa" (Skarbnitsa) -Horobets, 1994, Ukraine.

Comes from the lacto-flowered peony. The form is double pink, the flower is rather flat, in addition it resembles the Sarah Bernhardt variety. Small petals in the center. 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 dull, 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 start almost from the ground. Very early.

Peony "Top Brass" (Top Brass) - K. Clem, 1968, USA.

Comes from the lacto-flowered peony. Terry bomb-shaped, unusual: a whipped ball. Diameter 18 cm. The flower opens like an anemone, with yellow petals, 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 petals, the center is pinkish. The height of the bush is 100 cm. Weakly leafy. The stems are strong. The leaves are large, smooth, light green. Average.

Peony "White Innosens" (White Innocence) - Sanders, 1947, USA.

Interspecific hybrid of herbaceous peonies. The shape is simple, the flower is two-row, cupped, pure white. The stamens are absent; instead, there are rows of underdeveloped pistils with rudimentary stigmas. The pistils form a pink-tipped bump. 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 is without leaves. Late.

Peony "Festival Maxim" (Festiva Maxima) - Millet, 1851, France.

Comes from the lacto-flowered peony. Terry form. Diameter 20 cm. The flower is dense, pure white, in the center and at the tips of the petals are red marks. The height of the bush is 95-105 cm. The stems are strong. The leaves are large, dark green. Abundant flowering. The smell is delicate. Medium early. Growing rapidly. Often found in gardens.

Peony "Charles White" (Charles White) - K. Clem, 1973, USA.

Comes from the lacto-flowered peony. Terry spherical shape. A flower with curling petals, white, with a shade of yellow. The height of the bush is more than 90 cm. Early.

Peony "Cheddar Cheese" (Chedder Cheese) - K. Clem, 1973, USA.

The form is terry bomb-shaped, the flower is large, cream, with a yellow tinge. Complex shape and color. 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, overlapping the yellow petalodia.The final form is double 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. Medium late.

Peony "Angel Chicks" (Angel Cheeks) - K. Clem, 1970, USA.

Comes from the lacto-flowered peony. Terry bomb-shaped. 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 petalodia and small red tips of petals in a ball. The height of the bush is 93 cm. Leaves turn red in autumn. Late. Gold Medal of the American Peony Society, 1970

Peony "Jubilee" (Yubileyniy) - Krasnova, 1959, USSR.

Comes from the lacto-flowered peony. Terry pink shape, rather flat. The flower is very large, diameter 18 cm. 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 demonstrates the most popular peony varieties in Russian gardens:

The most fragrant varieties of peonies

The most aromatic varieties of peonies include: Alma-Ata, A.E. Candred, Amalia Olson, Anshantress, Argentina, Varenka, Spring, Graiiella, Dr. G. X. Neely, Duchesse de Nemours, Pearl Scattering, Gismonda, Calweiss Glorius, Cora Stubs, Lybid, Madame de Verneville, Madame Cruss, Margarita Gerard, Norma Walls, Ophelia, In Memory of Gagarin, Pink Radians, Premiere Rosana, Princess Yulada Ellegance, Festival Maxima, Edulis Superba, Elsa Sass, Anne 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 whose plot of land appeared quite recently, it is important to approach the selection of varieties not only from the position of decorativeness, but also from the point of view of their vitality and unpretentiousness in care. No less important are such criteria as the availability and relatively low price of planting material.

Look at the photo 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. Cundred, Argentina, Blush Queen, Weighty, Gladys Hodson, Duchesse de Nemours, Corina Versanne, Madame de Verneville, Marilla Beauty, Masere Choice, Miss America, Mont Blanc, Munglow, Norma Walls, Nancy Nichols, In memory of Academician Tsitsin, Florence Nichols Maxima, Cheddar Cheese, Elsa Sass, Anne Cousins.

Pink varieties of unpretentious peonies: Albert Cruse, Bessie, Bev, Varenka, Vivid Rose, Glory Hallelujah, Grazielt, James Pillow, Dinner Plate, Dresden Pink, The Fon, Coral Pink, Lady Kate, Marie d'Ur, Madame Boulanger, Mercedes, Mrs. F.D. Roosevelt, Mister Ed, Monsieur Jules Ely, Nick Shaylor, In Memory of Gagarin, Pillow Talk, Pink Jazz, Pink Radiance, Polonaise, Premiere, Princess Margaret, Raspberry Sunday, Rose Marie Linet, Sarah Bernhardt, Svetlana Udintseva, Sweet 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, Ze Mighty Mo, Kansas, Marechal Mac Magon, Maestro, Music Maine, Paul M. Wilde, Renato, Russia, Svitoch, Sinbad, Typhoon, Telestar, Felix Krguss, Felix Suprim, Hai Light.

With Japanese flower shape: Akron, Ama No Sode, Barrington Bell, Betty Grof, Bowl of Beauty, Boo Te, Beauty Senorita, Westerner, Velma Atkinson, Gay Pari, Dream Mist, Pearl Scatter, Yellow King, Karen Gray, Carrara, Cora Stubs, Kuril Islands Kukene 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 style 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 an alien element.For gardens in a natural style, we recommend all species of peonies and peonies with a simple flower shape. Refined "Japanese" is also an option, but less successful.

Below 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 Leune, Krinkled White, Moon Road, Requiem, Sanktus, Seraphim, Squirt, White Swan.

Pink varieties of peonies for rockeries: Athena, Lovely Rose, Laura Magnusson, Magenta Jam, Mei Dawn, Altai News, Nancy, Sea Shell, Windchames, Flame, Airlie Daybreak (creamy pink).

Coral varieties of peonies for rockeries: Coralie, Cytheria, Ellen Cowley, Anne Berry Cousins.

Red varieties of peonies for rockeries: America, Burma Ruby, Blaze, Light Out, Matador Robe, Montezuma, Rubiett, Night Watch, Orange Glory, Red Romance, Sable, Fairy Princess ,. Herald.

Red, thin-leaved peony hybrids with finely cut foliage: Leddy, Little Rhyme, Memorial Gem, Rose Garland, Tiny Tim, Toy Delight, Herald, Airlie Scout.

Most fans of rocky gardens believe that rockeries and peonies are incompatible things. In fact, this is not the case. For alpine slides, varieties are suitable for undersized, beautiful habit, with spectacular foliage, with simple, semi-double and double flowers.

Peony varieties for aotpinaria: Vanguard, Bessie, Bukey Perfect, Gay Pari, Green Lotus, Good Cheer, Daisy Coronet, Coral Fey, Promenade, Petit Porcelin, Cytheria, Ellen Cowley.

Knowing what varieties of peonies are, you can choose flowers of the best shape and color for your garden.

Peony varieties for cutting and floristic compositions

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, double-colored and especially pinkish ones. Of the colors, in the first place are monochromatic or with soft transitions.

If you want to make serious money, opt for the earliest and latest varieties. In the midst of blooming peonies, there are many flowers and they are cheap.

Judging by reports from foreign sources, the whole Western world prefers such peonies in cut: Sarah Bernhardt, Festiva Maximu and others like them are clear favorites, they continue to be grown for cut in large quantities.

In the next section of the article, you can familiarize yourself with a description of the varieties of herbaceous peonies suitable for cutting and creating floristic compositions.

White varieties of peonies for cutting: Alma-Ata, A.E. Kundred, Iceberg, Anshantress, Gladys Hodson, Joseph Christie Df Gee. X. Neely, Duchesse de Nemours, Corina Versant, Marilla Beauty, Munglow, Festival Maxima, Elsa Sass, Anne Cousins.

Pink varieties of peonies for cutting: Alber Cruss, 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 Bokstos, Kansas, Carol, Moscow, Music Maine, Old Feyful, p. Medicinal Rubra Plena, Paul M. Wilde, Red Grace, Red Charm, Sakhalin, Felix Suprim.

However, it should be noted that the circle of flower lovers is growing, preferring bouquets of peonies with simple, semi-double, Japanese and anemone-shaped flower forms. These flowers are especially effective in oriental compositions, in complex arrangements - in combination with other plants.

To create original floristic 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 Suprim, Coral Charm, Pink Hawian Coral, Sea Shell, Flame, Sugarn Spice, Cytheria.

Red: America, Blaze, Matador Robe, Red Red Rose, Sable, Sinbad, Chief Justice, Ellen Cowley.

With Japanese and anemone forms: Akron, Buffington Bell, Bowl of Beauty, Velma Atkinson, Doo Gell, Pearl Scatter, Yellow King, Karen Gray, Kuril Islands, Mom's Heart, Midnight Sun, Moon of Nippon, Lotus Queen, Neon, Hot Chocolite, Chocolite Souldie.

Here you can see a photo of some varieties of peonies, the description of which is presented on this page:

There are 34 species in the Pion genus, and more than 5000 varieties have been registered today. Moreover, the vast majority of peony species include herbaceous varieties (about 4500) and only about 500 varieties are tree-like. The period when the buds of all kinds of peony flowers begin to bloom varies from early to late June. Photos and names of the varieties of the best varieties of peonies, as well as a description of the plants - for your attention on this page.

What are the groups of peonies (with photo)

All growers know perfectly well what color peonies are: the color varies from white to dark red. Regardless of the color, all varieties and varieties of peonies are divided into five main groups according to the shape of the flower.

Below are photos and descriptions of the types of peonies of each of these groups:

1 group. Non-double - the flower has 5-10 petals, which are located in 1-2 rows, in the center there are pistils surrounded by stamens. Plants of this group are strong, with straight stems.

Group 2. Japanese - this is a transitional type from a simple flower to a double flower. The stamens are modified, petal-shaped, sometimes bent inward and form a pillow. The color of the stamens is yellow, pink, red, matches the color of the petals or contrasting. The stems of plants in this group are straight and strong.

Group 3. Anemone - the flower has five or more petals, which are arranged in two or more rows. Modified stamens fill the center of the flower.

The stamens can be yellow or match the color of the petals, sometimes they can have a different color.

4 group. Semi-double - a flower with five or more petals, in the center of the modified form stamens are arranged in a ring-like manner, alternating with wide petal-shaped and normally developed stamens. Peonies of this group are light, lush. They stand for a long time in the cut.

5 group. Terry - the flower has five or more wide outer petals, which are located around the center of the flower. In many varieties of this group, the stamens and pistils are modified into petals. There are varieties in which stamens and pistils are developed normally, but are hidden by petals. Peonies of this group are also divided into subgroups depending on the shape of the inflorescence.

As you can see in the photo of the varieties of peonies, the shape of the inflorescence can be Japanese, crown, spherical, pink, anemone.

And what are the peonies, depending on the flowering period?

By the timing of flowering, peonies are divided into 7 groups: very early (RR), early (R), mid-early (SR), medium (C), mid-late (SP), late (P) and very late (OP).

Very early bloom until 5 June. Early varieties of peonies - from 5 to 10 June. Medium early - from 10 to 15 June. Average - from 15 to 20 June. Medium late - from June 20 to 25. Late varieties of peonies - from 25 to 30 June. Very late - later than June 30th.

The best early varieties and hybrids of peonies

This section of the article lists very early and early varieties of peonies with photos and names - they all bloom at the very beginning of June.

"Aritina Nozen Glory". The bush is beautiful, reaches a height of 70 cm, leafy, semi-spreading. Lilac-pink buds, 20 cm in diameter. Flower with one row of wide outer petals. The stamens are bright yellow, collected in a pompom. The stems are pubescent, straight, strong. The leaves are large, carved, light green.

"Pearl placer". The bush reaches a height of 80-85 cm, slightly spreading. Japanese-style bud. The description of the color of this peony variety resembles the variety "Aritina nozen Glory" - the inflorescences also have a lilac-pink color, but their diameter is slightly smaller (up to 14 cm). The stamens are modified, with bright pink tips. The flower is densely double. Feature - the bush grows quickly. Stems are straight, leaves are small, bright green.

Ann Berry Cousins. The bush reaches a height of 90-95 cm, compact, slightly spreading. Coral pink buds with yellow stamens in the center. The diameter of the flower is about 16 cm. The petals are arranged in 5-6 rows. Has an unusual luminous color. The leaves are quite large. Stems are thick, firm, slightly deviated, light. The foliage is dense. The hybrid of this variety of peonies is simple, semi-double.

Lastres. The bush reaches a height of 70 cm. It is compact enough. Beautiful buds of bright red color, yellow stamens with red veins. The diameter of the flower of this variety of peonies is about 19 cm. The buds are arranged in 4-5 rows, the stems are thick, with large leaves, light. The leaves are bright, shiny. The flower is semi-double, has a pleasant unobtrusive aroma. Looks good in a bouquet.

Velma Atkinson. The height of the bush is 80 cm. The buds are bright carmine pink, with a diameter of 18 cm.

Look at the photo of peonies of this variety: the stamens are bright yellow, and in the center there is a pink "tuft". Cream colored petalodies. The variety is of the Japanese type. The leaves are green, shiny. Stems and leaf petioles are reddish. The petals are wavy. The variety is distinguished by abundant long flowering due to the fact that it has many lateral buds on the peduncle. Fragrant. Great for the garden.

Snow Mountain. The height of the bush is up to 75 cm. Cream-colored buds, 17 cm in diameter, the variety has strong stems. Leaves are dark green, shiny. Peduncles are strong, but they are inclined. Peony flowers of this variety have rounded petals. Average aroma. Resistant to adverse weather conditions, as well as diseases and pests; winter-hardy and drought-resistant. Cutting variety, in landscaping can only be used with a support. This is a versatile, one of the best varieties of peonies, it can be grown throughout Russia, except for the Far North.

"A la Maud". A beautiful variety. The bush reaches a height of 80 cm, semi-spreading. The buds are bright white, sparkling. The form is simple. The flower is large, up to 21 cm in diameter. Stamens are bright yellow, which form a dense pompom in the center of the flower. The variety is distinguished by good flowering. The stem is erect, on which up to 8 buds can be located. The flower has a pleasant scent. Can be grown anywhere. Sufficiently resistant to adverse weather conditions.

"America". A beautiful compact bush of this garden variety of peonies reaches 75 cm in height. The flower is dark red, up to 21 cm in diameter. Simple shape, non-double. The petals are wide, with smooth edges, corrugated. The buds are shaped like tulips. The stamens are short, bright yellow, collected in the form of a pompom. Each stem has up to 4 buds. The leaves are very decorative, green in color. The flower opens with wide, even petals. Has a low odor. The variety is universal.

Here you can look at the photo, what are the peonies of very early and early varieties:

Mid-early varieties of peony varieties with photos and names

Below are the varieties of peonies with photos and descriptions, blooming from June 10 to 15.

"Duchess de Nemours". One of the first garden varieties. The bush is up to 1 m high. The buds are white, in the center with a greenish-yellow tint, with a diameter of 19 cm. The flower has the smell of lilies of the valley, straight long stems. The leaves are large, dissected. Grows well in any soil. Very hardy. Looks great in a flowerbed, in group plantings, looks very beautiful in a single planting.

"Mirage". The bush is high, reaches 110 cm, very beautiful. Buds of the Japanese type, light crimson, modified stamens, the same color with gold. The petals are large, elliptical in shape. The flower is 13cm in diameter and has a strong jasmine scent. The stems are strong, highly branching, the leaves are dark green. Excellent park variety.

Miss America. The height of the bush is up to 80 cm. When blooming, the buds are pink, then they turn white with 6 rows of petals and bright yellow stamens. 25 cm in diameter, sturdy stem.The variety is winter-hardy, does not need additional shelter. Grows well in open space where there is a lot of light. Do not plant in an area where groundwater rises high, otherwise the roots will rot. It is recommended to plant at a distance from buildings and bushes to reduce shading.

Bridle Shower. Herbaceous variety. In height, the bush can reach from 85 to 100 cm. The buds are terry, white, in the center are cream-colored petals, knocked down into a dense ball. There are 2 rows of outer petals. The first flowers may have a pink blush. Diameter - 20 cm. The leaves are rather large, shiny, bright green in color. Stems are strong, strong, reddish in color, on which there are 4 buds. The flower has a pleasant, but weak scent.

Garden varieties of peonies of average flowering period

Now check out the types of peonies in the photo with the names of the species of peonies of the average flowering period.

"In memory of academician Tsitsin". The bush is 90 cm high, slightly spreading. Flowers are densely double, pink-shaped, up to 20 cm in diameter, cream-colored with a pink tint. At the base, the petals are yellow. By the end of flowering, the color becomes almost white. The stems are strong, the leaves are large, dark green in color. Suitable for cutting. The variety is one of the best in domestic breeding. This variety of peonies got its name in honor of the Soviet geneticist and breeder N.V. Tsitsin.

"In memory of Gagarin". The bush is 90 cm high, compact. The buds are double, pink-shaped, the outer petals are wide, flesh-pink in color, the central ones are pale pink with a yellow base. Diameter 18 cm. Some central petals have carmine-colored edging. The flower has a faint pleasant scent. The stems are strong, the leaves are shiny, dark green in color.

Top Brass. The height of the bush is up to 90 cm. The buds are pale pink, 19 cm in diameter. The middle tier is bright yellow, the lower one is cream, the stems are strong. An unusual flower. The lower petals are very wide. Has a delicate specific aroma. The variety is resistant to adverse weather conditions, diseases and pests. Also resistant to cold and drought. Recommended for growing throughout Russia, except for the Far North.

"Spring". A compact bush that reaches a height of 85 cm. The buds are double, crown, dense. Outside, light pink, inside - creamy pink with a yellowish tinge. The flower is quite large, 17 cm in diameter. It has a jasmine scent. Stems are long, slightly drooping; leaves are large, bright green. The variety is not affected by diseases. Universal. Recommended for growing throughout Russia, except for the Far North.

Varieties of mid-late peonies: regular and hybrid

In this section, you will find species, varieties and photos of peonies of medium late flowering for your attention.

Sable. The height of the bush reaches 90 cm. The buds of an unusual black-red color, 17 cm in diameter. The petals are wide, rounded, arranged in 3-4 rows. A cultivar with thin, slightly flexible stems. A flower of a simple form, two-row. Stamens are numerous, of medium length. The leaves are large, medium green in color. There are seeds. Feature - there are no side buds.

"Kurile Islands". A very beautiful variety of domestic selection. The bush is slightly spreading, 100 cm high. The buds of the Japanese type, pink-lilac in color, 18 cm in diameter. The stamens are light, in the center of the flower there is a pink crest. Stems are strong, with dark green shiny leaves. No garter required. Has a light, unobtrusive aroma. The variety is suitable for cutting.

"August Dessert". The bush reaches a height of 80 cm. The buds are double or semi-double, saturated pink, the edges of the petals have a silvery border, which gives the flower an original look. The outer petals are large, rounded, the inner ones are smaller. The stamens are bright yellow. Flower diameter 15 cm, has an unobtrusive pleasant aroma. No garter required. Recommended for growing throughout Russia. Looks great in a flower bed, suitable for cutting.

"Bartzella". It was bred in 1986. This is a semi-shrub hybrid variety of peonies, reaching a height of 90 cm. The flower is terry, very large, 25 cm in diameter. Bright yellow in color, in the center with red strokes. The leaves are dark green. Has a lemon scent. In 2002, this hybrid became the Grand Champion of the US National Show, and in 2006 it received the Gold Medal of the American Peony Society (APR). This plant will become a real garden decoration.

What color are late varieties of peonies (with photo)

In conclusion, we offer you the best varieties of late flowering peonies.

"Arkady Gaidar". Bush 95 cm high, semi-spreading, multi-stemmed. The buds are densely double, hemispherical, bright red, rich crimson shade, 17 cm in diameter. They have a strong pleasant aroma. Stems are strong, densely leafy. The leaves are large, dark green with red veins. The variety is not affected by diseases. Suitable for cutting.

Anshantress. Bred in France at the beginning of the twentieth century. The height of the bush is 90100 cm. The buds are terry, pink-spherical, when blooming is white with a lemon-yellow tint, then they become pure white. Diameter - 18 cm. Has a scent reminiscent of a rose. Collectable stems have a reddish tint on top. The leaves are shiny, dark green.

George Peyton. It was bred in the USA in 1938. The bush reaches a height of 90 cm, sparse, sprawling, grows slowly. Terry buds, hemispherical, white-cream color, in the center with a pink tint, sometimes quite saturated, with a diameter of 19 cm. The petals are wide, carved. If it's a hot summer, then in the center of the flower you can see the stamens. The stems are strong. The leaves are large, green. The flower has a faint scent. Differs in abundant flowering.

Gladys Taylor. The bush reaches a height of 80 cm. The buds are terry, spherical, dark pink in color, later they become silvery pink, also acquiring a mother-of-pearl tint. The flower is rather large, 18 cm in diameter. The stems bend under the weight of the flower. The leaves are large, green. The flower has a pleasant delicate scent. The flowering is quite abundant. Suitable for growing in the Middle Lane. Looks good both in cut and in a flower bed.

Pay attention to the photo of what color peonies are: the variety of colors is amazing!

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Peonies are flowers that are especially popular with gardeners. These unique plants are distinguished by their beauty, vibrant color and incredible aroma. In addition, they are perennial and require a one-time planting. There are about 34 species of peonies and more than 5,000 different varieties in the world (you can find photos of most of them on the Internet). In China, these flowers are considered imperial, in Japan - a symbol of prosperity. Peonies are common in many countries around the world. When choosing a variety, be sure to consider its origin. If the seeds are brought from abroad, then it will be extremely difficult to grow them in Russia due to the strong difference in climatic conditions and soil. Therefore, modern breeders develop varieties that will perfectly adapt on the territory of our country. There are many different factors to consider when choosing peonies:

1. Variety... There are three of them: herbaceous, tree-like and ITO-hybrids. The first type is unpretentious to care for, requires hilling before cold weather, and grows quickly. The second can grow up to 100 years in one place without transplantation, in winter it sheds its leaves, it does not need to be cut off, but the first 5 years, growth is observed very slowly. Ito-peonies are artificially bred flowers that combine the best properties of the first two types, but are much more expensive in cost.
2. Place of cultivation... Considering how large the territory Russia occupies, it is not difficult to guess that, depending on the region, specific varieties of peonies should be chosen. On sale you can find peonies for the Central strip, Moscow region, Siberia, etc. But many varieties are resistant to any weather conditions.
3. Appearance. Of course, all peonies are beautiful in their own way, but every gardener can choose a variety to his liking. Someone likes to grow bright red flowers, someone likes delicate pink ones. The varieties differ not only in color, but also in the shape of the bud, the height of the bush. Photos and descriptions of each of them are on the packaging of the planting material (the flowering period is also indicated there, etc.).

We have selected the best varieties of herbaceous, tree-like and ITO-peonies. When compiling the rating, the following characteristics were taken into account:

• whimsical care;
• appearance;
• aroma;
• flowering period;
• landing conditions.

The best herbaceous varieties of peonies

Herbaceous peonies belong to the shrub type, they are the most numerous group. There are more than 4500 varieties in total. Their main difference is unpretentiousness when growing. It is worth planting such a peony only once and it will delight the eye every year for a long time, without needing a transplant. In addition, this species requires very rare but abundant watering. The flowers are usually large in diameter and smell luxurious. The bushes look great both in flower beds and separately. Below are the best varieties of herbaceous peonies with descriptions and photos.

5 Raspberry Sunday
Unique color

Average price:

280 RUB

Rating (2018):

4.5

Raspberry Sunday makes you fall in love at first sight. The multifaceted shade of pink in the middle gradually turns into cream with yellowish accents at the edges of the bud. It blooms early for several weeks. An equally important distinctive feature of the variety is its aroma reminiscent of the smell of roses. Peony flowers are larger than average in size (18 cm). Raspberry Sunday is a real decoration for any garden. It is also often used in bouquet arrangements.

The peony bush is compact with bright, beautifully shaped leaves and strong stems. Its maximum height is 1 meter. It grows in one place for many years, not whimsical to care for. For landing, you should choose a well-lit place, because the variety loves the sun's rays. The buds should not be higher than 3 cm above the surface. The main advantages: an unusual color combination, attractive appearance, not capricious in care, tolerates sub-zero temperatures well, good reviews from gardeners.

4 Miss America
Ideal for cutting, large flower diameters

Average price:

RUB 850

Rating (2018):

4.6

Rich yellow stamens and snow-white petals - such an incredible combination is presented in the inflorescences of the Miss America variety. The bud diameter can reach as much as 25 cm! Huge white flowers on a lush bush with bright green foliage will please every gardener. Miss America will perfectly complement any landscape design. Unlike most herbaceous peonies, this variety is quite capricious when planting and nursing. It should be planted away from buildings and groundwater. Most often grown for cutting, because retains a presentable appearance for a long time and fills the room with a very pleasant smell.

Flowering is average in duration, observed from May to June. An important feature is that during cold weather it does not need shelter and calmly tolerates them. The peony has strong stems and a developed root system. It also grows rapidly. The bushes are quite compact in size. It occurs naturally in Siberia, Transbaikalia, etc. Main advantages: suitable for cutting, large diameter of flowers, very beautiful appearance of the bush and buds, developed root system, strong stems.

3 Duchesse de Nemours
Excellent cold resistance

Average price:

650 RUB

Rating (2018):

4.7

"Duchesse de Nemours" belongs to the classic varieties of peonies and is one of the most common among them. The snow-white shade of the buds with a green tint at the beginning of flowering gradually changes to pearl towards the end. Most often, this type is used when decorating the territory. Its scent fills the entire area and resembles the delicate scent of lily of the valley.It is also very useful for cutting because keeps "fresh" for 10 days. The bush reaches one meter in height and has very lush spreading foliage.

"Duchess de Nemours" blooms for only 20 days, but at this time the garden is noticeably transformed. Terry buds reach a diameter of 16 cm. A distinctive feature of the variety is shade and frost resistance. It tolerates cold well and is adapted to a wide variety of climates, ideal for growing in the Moscow region. An important point when planting is that the kidneys should be at surface level. The better and more often you take care of the peony, the more beautiful and magnificent it will bloom. Main advantages: excellent winter hardiness, beautiful snow-white bud, very lush foliage, delicate pleasant aroma.

2 Shirley Temple
Beautiful buds

Average price:

445 RUB

Rating (2018):

4.8

Another popular cultivar with the most beautiful flowers - "Shirley Temple" - is named after the smallest American actress-winner of the "Oscar". He himself is distinguished by spherical buds of a pale pink color. Another feature of this variety is the color change of flowers as it blooms (by the end of the season, they turn white). The maximum height of the bush is 90 cm, and the diameter of the flowers reaches 20 cm. It is distinguished by lush bright foliage. Care is very simple, the plant is not whimsical enough.

Planting lasts from August to October. Shirl Temple blooms from May to June and pleases the eye until autumn. When planting, it is necessary to fulfill a number of conditions: place the seedlings close to the surface and treat the soil with fertilizers. Before cold weather, you should cut off the stems and cover the plant with peat or compost. In one place the bush grows for a very long time, takes root in different climatic conditions. Advantages: beautiful appearance, large buds, long flowering period, easy care and growing.

1 Sarah Bernhardt
The most popular

Average price:

260 RUB

Rating (2018):

4.9

Sarah Bernhardt is one of the most widespread varieties and a true legend among decorative crops. Bred by breeders in the 19th century, it is still highly sought after. It features huge buds (20 cm in diameter) and a wide variety of tones. Another advantage is that the flowers exude a rich aroma. Unlike many other varieties, "Sarah Bernhardt" also has beautiful foliage - each leaf is framed with a silver border. The color of the buds is very beautiful - raspberry pink. The bushes themselves are quite tall and strong.

The flowering period begins in the second half of June. When growing, no support is required, because the stems never tilt to the ground under the weight of the buds. When planting, which is usually carried out in spring, the plant requires a large hole due to the developed root system, and the buds must be located at a distance of 3-5 cm from the surface. At the end of the season, the peony is cut and left to winter. By the way, the variety tolerates Russian cold weather perfectly. Blooms in one place from 30 to 50 years. Advantages: legendary variety, easy to care for, fast growth, well adapted to the Russian climate, beautiful buds.

The best tree varieties of peonies

Tree peonies are distinguished by weighty branches up to 2 meters high. Unlike herbaceous species, this species does not need to be cut off before wintering - the plants themselves will shed their foliage. But they also have a minus - rather slow growth. The tree-like peony has a hard, tree-like stem. Another important feature is the flower diameter. Here it reaches as much as 30 cm. Often the buds are painted in several shades at the same time. Huge beautiful inflorescences of bright flowers perfectly decorate the garden and vegetable garden. In total, there are about 500 varieties of tree peonies. The rating includes the best of them. Below you can find a description and a photo of each variety.

3 Green Jade
Very beautiful inflorescences

Average price:

1200 RUB

Rating (2018):

4.7

The unique Green Jade variety differs from most others.It has large inflorescences of a pale green hue and powerful woody stems. Peony foliage consists of oval soft leaves with a shiny sheen. They grow in height up to 1.5 meters. The bud is different in shape - inside the petals are very tight to each other. Another feature is rapid growth. The variety itself is quite rare, but very popular. Of course, its main feature is the incredible beauty of the flowers. Flowering occurs in May-June for an average of 2 weeks.

Requires cultivation in an area protected from the winds and with direct exposure to rays. The ideal climate for this variety is hot summers and cold winters (for example, Moscow region). In the first years after planting, it requires shelter for the winter. Often used in landscaping sites. Main advantages: beautiful buds, excellent decorative effect, resistance to negative factors, unusual color.

2 Coral Altar
Disease and pest resistance

Average price:

450 RUB

Rating (2018):

4.8

Peony "Coral Altar" is a very popular variety. Its appearance is liked by most gardeners. It grows to a height of 150 cm, has unusually shaped petals and thick stems. Inflorescences perfectly combine shades from coral to white. In general, they look pale pink. The diameter of the buds reaches 20 cm. During flowering, the peony pleases not only with beautiful flowers, but also with a pleasant sweetish aroma. The buds are crown-shaped. Does not require shelter before wintering.

The variety is very resistant to diseases and pests. It is not very picky about the soil, but it grows better on fertile lands. With constant exposure to sunlight, the plant will decorate the garden with a large number of luxurious buds. Landscape designers and summer residents often use the variety for group or single plantings. It is very popular in China. Main advantages: resistant to diseases, delicate coral color, beautiful shape, high popularity, good reviews.

1 The Qiao Sisters
Unusual bicolor bud

Average price:

740 RUB

Rating (2018):

4.9

"Sisters Kiao" - an amazing variety of peonies, combining two colors of the bud at once. As a rule, one half is purple-red, and the other is cream-white. The diameter of the flower is 16 cm. The peony has an average height of 130 cm. Gardeners plant the Kiao Sisters as separate bushes or inside compositions. Judging by the reviews of gardeners, the variety is very resistant to various diseases.

Flowering usually occurs in June. The variety can grow in a wide variety of soils (Siberia, Moscow region), etc., but it will bloom better in sunny areas and alkaline, fertile soil. The Qiao Sisters are the perfect decoration for any garden. They are not whimsical to care for, they are resistant to different climates. The advantages include beautiful two-color buds, ease of care, resistance to disease and cold, many excellent reviews.

The best varieties of ITO-peonies

Many gardeners prefer this particular type of peonies. Ito hybrids are considered to be something between herbaceous and tree-like. They were bred by selection and incorporate the best qualities of each species. Before wintering, the aboveground part of such plants dies off, and grows back with the arrival of heat. The growth of the bush can reach 100 cm. The buds are large enough. Depending on the variety, ITO hybrids also differ in appearance. Such peonies are not whimsical to care for, do not require increased attention, but at the same time they decorate the territory. Below are the best ITO peonies with descriptions and photos.

2 Barthzella
Long flowering time, bright buds

Average price:

RUB 700

Rating (2018):

4.8

"Bartzella" is an amazing variety of hybrid peonies with huge bright flowers. He is the winner of many prestigious competitions and is quite popular.The diameter of each bud is 25 cm. The rich yellow color at the core is replaced by a delicate cream at the edges. This combination looks advantageous against the background of rich green foliage. Some flowers have bright red streaks on individual petals, which makes their appearance even more beautiful. The aroma here is also unusual - instead of the usual floral scent during the flowering of "Bartzella" you can hear citrus notes.

Peony blooms at the end of June and lasts a whole month. Often the variety is used for cutting, in this form they are many times more expensive than the classic ones. The maximum height of the bushes is 100 cm. Without any shelter, they can survive the cold winter (for example, in the Moscow region and other regions of Russia). Advantages: long flowering period, unusual smell, bright shade, large buds, frost resistance.

1 Pastel Splendor
A large number of flowers on one bush

Average price:

1400 RUB

Rating (2018):

4.9

ITO-hybrid "Pastel Splendor" outwardly looks very aesthetically pleasing and neat. The bush does not exceed 70 cm in height, has compact dimensions and thick stems. The bright green foliage goes well with the delicate color of the flowers. They have white, cream and pink petals. The core is usually bright yellow, which gives a special "zest". During flowering, it fills the area with a light pleasant aroma. Another important feature is that one bush can form and sustain about 70 buds. The diameter of each is 17 cm.

After planting, the peony grows in one place for about 10 years. Created not only for growing in the garden, but also for complementing flower and bouquet compositions. Looks equally beautiful there and there. Flowering time falls in May-July. Intense growth requires a sunny area and regular watering after. Main advantages: a large number of buds on one bush, fast growth, compact size, powerful stems. Disadvantages: high cost.

Attention! The above information is not a buying guide. For any advice, you should contact the specialists!