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12 best varieties of peonies
Review of the best varieties of peonies - according to reviews of gardeners
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Author: Natalya Baskova
Peony is a luxurious and spectacular flower, like a rose, but less fractious and demanding to care. According to experienced pionovodov, the success of growing pions by 70% depends on the correct choice of varieties. If you focus only on the size, color and terry of a flower, then you can get a very capricious variety that requires even more attention than some roses. We present you the description and photos of the best varieties of peonies - according to reviews of experienced gardeners.
All varieties of peonies are divided into 3 groups: tree-like, grassy and ITO-hybrids. Grassy Peonies represented by varieties with a juicy tender stem, to varying degrees prone to lodging. Ito hybrids - These are hybrids of herbaceous and tree peonies; they are much more expensive than herbaceous, while, unfortunately, they are not always pleased with the beauty of the flower, sturdy stem and resistance to rain and disease. Both in the second and in the third group there are varieties that recommend all pionovods "in one voice". We advise you to start your collection with them. But the choice of varieties tree peonies more often depends on the personal preferences of the gardener.
Top Peony Varieties Rating
| Category | A place | Name | Rating | Price |
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| Top Grades of Grassy Peonies | 1 | Henry Bockstoce (Henry Bokstos) | 9.9 / 10 | 500 |
| 2 | Sarah Bernhardt (Sarah Bernhardt) | 9.9 / 10 | 350 | |
| 3 | Festiva Maxima (Maxim Festival) | 9.8 / 10 | 450 | |
| 4 | Coral Sunset (Coral Sunset) | 9.8 / 10 | 550 | |
| 5 | Bev (Bev) | 9.8 / 10 | 350 | |
| 6 | Red Grace (Red Grace) | 9.8 / 10 | 500 | |
| Best ITO hybrids | 1 | Bartzella (Bartzella) | 9.9 / 10 | 800 |
| 2 | Paula Fay (Paula Fay) | 9.8 / 10 | 900 | |
| 3 | Hillary | 9.8 / 10 | 3 000 | |
| 4 | Garden Treasure (Garden Treasure) | 9.8 / 10 | 1 200 | |
| 5 | Prairie Charm (Prairie Charm) | 9.8 / 10 | 1 200 | |
| 6 | Cora Louise (Cora Louise) | 9.7 / 10 | 1 200 |
Top Grades of Grassy Peonies
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Henry Bockstoce (Henry Bokstos)
500 (delenka in a package with peat)
Canadian hybrid of early flowering. It has strong thick stems up to 90 cm in height. However, like other grassy peonies, it requires a garter to support. Strong winds combined with prolonged rains can ruffle any shrub and break shoots with large heavy flowers. Leaves are light green, turning yellow. The flower is densely colored, rose-shaped, 20–22 cm in diameter, dark red. Petals fluff on tips. Buds dense, even in complete dissolution look stuffed. Single-flowered shoots, without lateral inflorescences. The aroma is delicate, but weak. When growing shows excellent winter hardiness and resistance to pathogens.
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 9.9 / 10
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Incredible handsome man with air blood-red flowers of a rare shade. Shoots are thick, but fragile, so no garter in any way. |
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Sarah Bernhardt (Sarah Bernhardt)
350 (delenka with 2 - 3 kidneys)
An old classic variety of grassy peonies, not losing admirers and deserving a lot of good feedback from gardeners. Blooms profusely and continuously in medium-late or late dates. Differs large dark green leaves and powerful shoots that keep large flowers well. Bush tall (average 95 cm). Till the autumn leaves retain a lush green color, acquiring a purple shade at the end of the season. The flower is densely double, up to 20 cm in diameter, pale pink, shining, with reddish strokes on the edge and yellow stamens. The outer petals are a tone lighter than the inner ones. During flowering bushes smell sweet bright pronounced aroma. Over the years, a variety of clones appeared, differing in their characteristics.
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 9.9 / 10
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Sarah Bernard is a milky variety of peony, I fell in love with him for a chic bomb shape, huge flowers and an unusually delicate color. |
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Festiva Maxima (Maxim Festival)
450 (Delenka with 2 - 3 buds in a package with peat)
Continuing our ranking of the best herbaceous peonies, Festiva Maxima is a tall variety of French origin. Blossoms in average terms. Stems are strong, 100 - 110 cm high, with large, dark green, carved leaves. The flower is dense, double-rose, with a diameter of up to 20 cm or more, white with a scarlet center. The petals are tight, peripheral pure white color, the central - with irregular red strokes at the ends of different intensity. Petals of the first order of the correct form with rounded edges, and subsequent orders - with torn "milled" edges. There is a faint pleasant aroma. Gives side shoots with large flowers. Peduncles durable, resistant to lodging. Peony has a high winter hardiness, unpretentious care, tolerates a slight shading. It is grown even in Siberia.
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 9.8 / 10
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Already on the 3rd year the peony turned into a huge bush with a cap of snow-white flowers. On each central shoot with a flower another 2 - 3 lateral ones. |
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Coral Sunset (Coral Sunset)
550 (delenka with 3 - 5 buds in peat)
American hybrid of early flowering from the group of milky-flowered peonies. It has the most resistant color among coral varieties. Quickly forms a powerful, but compact shrub with numerous rich green leaves. The flower is semi-double, cupped, 18–20 cm in diameter, bright coral with a lighter middle in the half-openings, later on the color becomes yellowish, the tips of the petals always remain darker. In the sun at the end of flowering color turns to cream with greenish hues. On each shoot one flower. In the Middle Band adult bushes winter without shelter. Coral Sunset Peony is resistant to disease and weather.
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 9.8 / 10
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Very colorful peony, blooms a little earlier than other early varieties and long pleases large flowers. To keep the coral color longer, it is better to plant in partial shade. |
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Bev (Bev)
350 (delenka with 2 - 3 kidneys)
Good old North American variety of grassy peony of medium-early flowering period. A bush compact, up to 90 cm high, with upright strong stalks. The leaves are large, juicy green. The flower is semi-double, with large petals of pink color and a silvery shade on the tips, 19–20 cm in diameter. Numerous yellow stamens are clearly visible and give a bright combination. Exhaust a light floral scent. Stems with inflorescences towering above the foliage, do not form lateral flowers.
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 9.8 / 10
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Real pink lotus on tall dark green peduncles. |
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Red Grace (Red Grace)
500 (standard delenka)
Old North American hybrid. This peony is a regular participant and winner of the Moscow thematic exhibitions. It blooms in the early stages. The leaves are pure green, small, openwork. It forms a neat, stately bush with a height of 90-100 cm. In inclement weather, the bush falls apart, therefore a circular support is used. The flower is densely double-coated, bomb-shaped or spherical, up to 18 cm in diameter, red-cherry. Petals with smooth, rounded edges. Shoots with single flowers. On frost resistance suitable for most regions of Russia.
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 9.8 / 10
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Spectacular red peony worthy of the first row in the flower garden. |
Best ITO hybrids
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Bartzella (Bartzella)
800 (root (delenka) with buds)
American hybrid of average term of flowering. Sprawling bushes, 75 - 90 cm high. Leaves are saturated-green, large, rigid, carved, by the autumn get a bronze tan. Terry flower, with a diameter of 20 to 25 cm, lush, bright yellow in the center with red strokes on the base of the petals, pale yellow on the periphery, monophonic. There is a gentle peculiar aroma. Flowers bloom not at the same time, so the flowering turns out to be stretched up to 4 weeks. Winter peony is high: in the Moscow region only young landings are sheltered.
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 9.9 / 10
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Bartzella peony blooms longer than other varieties, the flowers abundantly showering the middle-growth shrub, a magnificent contrast of light yellow with dark green. |
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Paula Fay (Paula Fay)
900 (delenka with 3 - 5 kidneys)
Early blooming interspecific hybrid of American selection. The bush is compact, stately, 70 - 80 cm high. The leaves are dark green, slightly dissected. Strong shoots, well hold inflorescences even in bad weather. Flower semi-double, with a diameter of 16 - 20 cm, bright pink with a raspberry shade or salmon, in the center a lot of golden stamens. Petals wax, slightly corrugated. Main advantages:
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 9.8 / 10
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Very spectacular coloring immediately attracts the eye to this peony, keeps its shape well. |
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Hillary
3 000 (seedling in 4 l container)
North American ITO-hybrid. Blossoms in average terms. Shoots grow up to 80 cm, perfectly hold blossoming buds. Foliage is dark green, juicy, carved. The flower is semi-double, with a diameter of 15 - 18 cm, creamy pink with a darker cherry center. Coloring is not monotonous, but with strokes and specks. At the beginning of flowering is very bright, by the end - only the outer petals fade, and the center remains more saturated. As a result, the change in color does not strongly affect the ornamentation of the peony bush. Due to the gradual opening of the buds on the same plant, flowers of different tones of pink are simultaneously present. On the peduncles lateral shoots with inflorescences are formed. It has a rich aroma.
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 9.8 / 10
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Nice coloring of buds with a smooth transition, the bush keeps its shape well. |
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Garden Treasure (Garden Treasure)
1 200 (standard delenka with kidneys)
Next in the ranking of the best varieties of peonies is an old American ITO-hybrid of an average flowering period, not losing relevance. Bush height 70 - 90 cm, sprawling, width 1.5 times the height. The leaves are medium in size, whole or slightly dissected. The plant quickly develops into a full-fledged bush and early forms buds. The flower is semi-double, with a diameter of 20 - 22 cm, the extreme petals are golden, and the central - with red-orange strokes at the base. Petals slightly corrugated, or wavy. The aroma is strong and pleasant. Sometimes lateral inflorescences form on the peduncle. After the first flowering in subsequent years, it significantly adds the number of flowering shoots, before others, reaching the maximum number of flowers per bush. Demonstrates extended flowering.
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 9.8 / 10
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Garden Treasure peony is an excellent addition to Bartzella: it is so different in comparison that it can not be confused. |
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Prairie Charm (Prairie Charm)
1 200 (root with 2 - 3 buds)
A relatively new late-flowering ITO hybrid of US breeding. The bush is moderately sprawling, has strong shoots 75 - 85 cm high. Large leaves of light green, juicy color with a small gloss. The flower is semi-double, cup-shaped (with full disclosure in the form of a saucer), with a diameter of 10 - 16 cm. The color is light yellow with a greenish tint; central petals have a bright crimson base. In the flower garden the aroma is barely perceptible. Peony is undemanding to the level of fertility and highly resistant to pests and diseases. High frost resistance allows you to grow peony in the middle zone and Siberia.
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 9.8 / 10
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It grows without hassle, does not require a garter. Even after the rain remains neat and stately. |
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Cora Louise (Cora Louise)
1 200 (rhizome with 2 - 3 buds)
US breeding hybrid. Medium early bloom. The bush is powerful, vigorous, with strong shoots. The leaves are juicy green, openwork. The flower is semi-double, bowl-shaped, in full dissolution with a diameter of 18 - 22 cm, Dairy petals with a pinkish tinge, are evenly colored, in the central part at the base have a rich purple color. Contrast is created by numerous yellow stamens. There is a gentle pronounced aroma. Peduncles without lateral inflorescences.
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 9.7 / 10
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During the flowering period does not form a continuous cap of flowers, but the decorative foliage covers this drawback. |
Peonies are often compensated for empty rosaries in unfavorable years, but rarely flower growers are ready for additional troubles. When the first stage with the selection of good varieties of peonies is passed, the second begins - finding a reliable seller. When buying in chain stores, there is a high risk of receiving a return, so do not rush everything new in a flower garden for a permanent place of honor. Practitioners recommend planting acquisitions first in a small school before the first flowering, and only then determine the place in the bushes to the bushes.
At the third stage, you need to decide on landing time. Ordering a landing material in online stores with mail delivery, you risk to receive goods in the spring. For peony spring planting delays the beginning of flowering, and can lead to death. In the central zone, it is advisable to plant a peony in August-September, but this is not always possible. When buying peonies in spring, try to plant them in an open ground as early as possible (it makes sense to prepare landing pits in the fall).
Have a good shopping!
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Updated: 04.12.2018
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