| Description | Double type; very large; early. | This semi-double flowered peony has strong, sturdy stems and thick, green leaves. | Thrives in organically rich, well-drained soil with a neutral pH. | Abundant, nostalgic, large, cup-shaped flowers emerge as a deep persimmon color and bloom out to elegant, coral-cream colored, semi-double flowers with a slight fragrance as they mature. | Provide enriched, slightly acidic, well-drained soil with consistent moisture; plant with crown slightly below soil level. | n 2012, the Hoard Historical Museum of Fort Atkinson in Jefferson County, Wisconsin dedicated the Roger F. and Sandra L. Anderson Peony Garden in honor of Roger's extensive work in peony hybridization. |
| Content |
 Festiva Maxima
Double type; very large; early. White, with prominent crimson flakes on a few central petals; fairly fragrant. Tall; very floriferous; stems usually strong. Foliage large, dark green. Excellent for both garden decoration and cutting. The flowers are globular, with wide petals of heavy substance, loosely arranged, and last well when cut. An old, thoroughly tested variety whose merit is proved by its very great popularity. “Does not last well when cut. Chicago market says it is a poor cut-flower.”— Brand. “Splashed, streaked, and edged with crimson. Usually flatfish rather than globular.”—Saunders. “Stems good but not rigid by any means—rather spreading.”—Little.
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 Paeonia Miss America, what a beauty! The buds of this peony variety start out blush-coloured, but turn completely white when they bloom into thick flowers. This lovely combination of colours and its open centre make the dreamy Miss America an ideal peony for summer bouquets. In 2017 we planted her in Spain and France to because we love her so much. We can't wait for her to come in production in this sunny habitat.
Fragrance
Fade to white
This semi-double flowered peony has strong, sturdy stems and thick, green leaves. The buds are large and bloom explosively in mid-season. Its blush colour will slowly fade to white when blooming.
Origin
Paeonia Miss America was registered in 1936 by Mann and van Steen. It’s a parent of a new and phenomal peony, Norma Volz. |
 Sarah Bernhardt Double Peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Sarah Bernhardt'
| DESCRIPTION |
Absolutely stunning, with huge, fully double, fresh pink blooms are backed by a lush mound of glossy green, deer resistant foliage. An excellent background plant for spring bulbs, or for use as a spring specimen in beds and borders. A classic for cut flower arrangements. An herbaceous perennial. |
| LIGHT |
Full sun |
| WATERING |
Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| BLOOMS |
Mid-Spring |
| MATURE SIZE |
Fast growing; reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide. |
| DECIDUOUS/EVERGREEN |
Herbaceous |
| SPECIAL FEATURES |
Easy Care, Fast Growing |
| GROWTH RATE |
Fast |
| GROWTH HABIT |
Clumping |
| FLOWER ATTRIBUTES |
Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| LANDSCAPE USE |
Border, Container |
| FLOWER COLOR |
Pink |
| FOLIAGE COLOR |
Green |
| COMPANION PLANTS |
Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Mock Orange (Philadelphus); Phlox (Phlox); Coneflower (Echinacea); Bellflower (Campanula) |
| CARE |
Thrives in organically rich, well-drained soil with a neutral pH. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Remove spent blooms for a tidy appearance. Prune foliage in fall. Needs little fertilization; an annual side dressing of organic compost is beneficial. |
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 Coral Charm Peony
Paeonia hybrid 'Coral Charm'
| DESCRIPTION |
Abundant, nostalgic, large, cup-shaped flowers emerge as a deep persimmon color and bloom out to elegant, coral-cream colored, semi-double flowers with a slight fragrance as they mature. Attractive glossy, dark green foliage with smooth edges adds a charming element to beds and borders. An herbaceous perennial. |
| LIGHT |
Full sun, Partial sun |
| WATERING |
Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| BLOOMS |
Mid-Spring to Early Summer |
| MATURE SIZE |
Quickly reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide. |
| DECIDUOUS/EVERGREEN |
Herbaceous |
| SPECIAL FEATURES |
Easy Care, Fast Growing |
| GROWTH RATE |
Fast |
| FLOWER ATTRIBUTES |
Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| LANDSCAPE USE |
Border, Container |
| FLOWER COLOR |
Orange |
| FOLIAGE COLOR |
Dark Green |
| COMPANION PLANTS |
Mock Orange (Philadelphus); Bellflower (Campanula); Coneflower (Echinacea); Phlox (Phlox); Hydrangea (Hydrangea) |
| CARE |
Provide enriched, slightly acidic, well-drained, moist soil. Plant with crown slightly below soil level. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply an annual side dressing of organic compost. Remove spent blooms. Prune back foliage in the fall. |
| LORE |
Carol Charm has large, 5-inch wide cup-shaped blooms that open to semi-double flowers. |
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 Pink Hawaiian Coral Peony
Paeonia hybrid 'Pink Hawaiian Coral'
| DESCRIPTION |
An American Peony Society Gold Medal Selection prized for its fragrant, rose-shaped, coral-pink flowers that have a soft, pleasing scent. A wonderful addition to any spring bouquet. An excellent background plant for spring bulbs, or use in perennial or shrub borders. An herbaceous perennial. |
| LIGHT |
Full sun |
| WATERING |
Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| BLOOMS |
Mid-Spring to Early Summer |
| MATURE SIZE |
Quickly reaches 2 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide. |
| DECIDUOUS/EVERGREEN |
Herbaceous |
| SPECIAL FEATURES |
Easy Care, Fast Growing |
| GROWTH RATE |
Fast |
| FLOWER ATTRIBUTES |
Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| LANDSCAPE USE |
Border, Container |
| FLOWER COLOR |
Pink |
| FOLIAGE COLOR |
Green |
| COMPANION PLANTS |
Coneflower (Echinacea); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Catmint (Nepeta); Bellflower (Campanula); Phlox (Phlox) |
| CARE |
Provide enriched, slightly acidic, well-drained soil with consistent moisture; plant with crown slightly below soil level. Water regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Remove spent blooms for a neat appearance. Apply an annual side dressing of organic compost. Remove old foliage in the fall. |
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 Bartzella Itoh Peony
Paeonia (Intersectional hybrid) x 'Bartzella'
| DESCRIPTION |
Very large, bright yellow double blossoms with a slight red center stain stand above the lush, dark green, deeply dissected foliage. Flowers have a pleasant, slightly spicy scent. An especially vigorous plant with sturdy flower stems that do not require staking. An herbaceous perennial. |
| LIGHT |
Full sun, Partial sun |
| WATERING |
Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| BLOOMS |
Late Spring |
| MATURE SIZE |
Quickly reaches 3 ft. tall and wide. |
| DECIDUOUS/EVERGREEN |
Herbaceous |
| SPECIAL FEATURES |
Easy Care, Fast Growing |
| GROWTH RATE |
Fast |
| FLOWER ATTRIBUTES |
Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| LANDSCAPE USE |
Border, Container |
| FLOWER COLOR |
Yellow |
| FOLIAGE COLOR |
Green |
| COMPANION PLANTS |
Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Phlox (Phlox); Bellflower (Campanula); Catmint (Nepeta); Coneflower (Echinacea) |
| CARE |
Provide enriched, slightly acidic, well-drained, moist soil. Plant with crown slightly below soil level. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply an annual side dressing of organic compost. Remove spent blooms. Prune back foliage in the fall. |
| LORE |
In 2012, the Hoard Historical Museum of Fort Atkinson in Jefferson County, Wisconsin dedicated the Roger F. and Sandra L. Anderson Peony Garden in honor of Roger's extensive work in peony hybridization. The garden contains a sizable number of Roger's peony cultivars (along with other plants donated by the Andersons) and purportedly holds the honor of featuring North America's largest public intersectional peony collection, as of 2012. Perhaps one of Roger's most recognized cultivars is 'Bartzella', with a remarkable and essentially perfect yellow bloom with a classic spicy fragrance. |
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