Herbaceous peonies, which were already described in Greek mythology, have been used in gardens for centuries. In Europe many varieties exist in the wild; some them, having been crossed among them and with Chinese species, originated countless hybrids with unusual and spectacular color.
P.lactiflora x (P.officinalis x (P. mlokosewitschii x P. macrophilla))
The candor and elegance of this unusual hybrid is not disturbed by its complex genealogy (the Athena originates from four crosses). The single cup-shaped flowers have ivory petals with a pink base; a large center of yellow stamens surrounds carpels topped with intense pink stigmas.
P. lactiflora x P. officinalis
These semi-double giant flowers are dark red, almost brown; small petals peep out amid the bright yellow stamens. Early flowering.
P. albiflora x P. officinalis Sunbeam
single flower, very brilliant red with yellow stamens. Long mid-seasoned period of blooming
‘Mons. Jules Elie’ x P. mlokosewitschii
single ivory-yellow hybrid, with medium sized flowers and cup-shaped petals. Vigourous plant. Very early blooming.
Double flower, round shaped, enormous. Very brilliant red. American Peony society Gold Medal winner in 1998. Early blooming.
P.lactiflora x P. peregrina 'Otto Froebel'
Very large semi-double flower; the red coral buds fade into a peachy coral shade after some days. Very tall stems. This plant was awarded the gold medal from the American Peony Society in 1986. Early flowering.
Single flower, with coral pink petals and thick yellow stamens in the center. Very vigorous, early blooming.
P. lactiflora x P. peregrina
The rounded single flowers are vibrant pink right after blooming and fade after some days. Substantial and early flowering.
('Nippon Gold' x 'Cytherea')
Fiore stradoppio, molto grande,di color rosa tenue e giallo, molto profumato. Varietà molto vigorosa e alta, assicura fioriture abbondanti e medio- tardive, ben portate sopra il fogliame.
P. lactiflora x P. peregrina
Single or semi-double cup-shaped flowers; the scarlet petals have a white vein on the outside. The plant is vigorous and the flowers are well carried on the strong stems
F2 hybrid of ‘Bravura’(P. lactiflora x P. peregrina)
The incredibly bright pink semi-double flowers are very large and lasting. Medium height and vigorous plant. Gold medal from the American Peony Society in 1988. Early flowering.
‘Charlie’s White’ x ‘Otto Froebel’ (P.peregrina )
Beautiful semi-double coral flowers with rounded petals that form a fine rose shape. Fragrant. Gold Medal Selection from the American Peony Society. Early bloomer.
‘Laura Magnusson’(P. lactiflora x P.peregrina) x ‘Archangel’(P. lactiflora x P. macrophylla)
The very large single or semi-double flower are ivory colored and cup-shaped when closed. Tall plant with dark green leaves. Early flowering .
P. lactiflora x P. officinalis
The very large, full flowers are dark red colored and have a rounded shape when mature. This excellent variety received the gold medal from the American Peony Society in 1956. Mid-season flowering.
The anemone-shaped flowers have a cup of pink petals and a center of cream yellow petaloids. These flowers are glossy and can be noticed from far away. Strong plant, with dark leaves and strong stems.
P. lactiflora x (P. lactiflora x P. Mlokosewitschii)
This hybrid has gorgeous double flowers; its petals are faded with champagne, yellow and rose. The flower is very large, full and evenly shaped. Dark green leaves and strong stems. Mid-season flowering.
Double flower, rounded shape with smaller petals in the center, bright red with coral chades. Quite vigorous and fast rowing plant. Early blooming.
Paeonia tenuifolia hybrid, with its typical foliage. Single shape flower, dark pink-lavander petals. Early.