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Paeonia 'Duchess of Kent'
Really large tulip shaped buds open slowly over several days to reveal enormous double flowers of a clear deep rose red. As the blooms mature they start to take on an unusual violet hue which can even shimmer with a hint of blue. This is a vigorous growing plant which flowers freely from a young age. The stems are an attractive red and the red leaf stalks give continued interest when not in flower. Later flowering, so a good one to have to extend the flowering period of a group of tree peonies. Height and spread after 8 years approx 120cm x 90cm.
Paeonia 'High Noon'
This is without a doubt the easiest to grow and most rewarding of all the hybrid tree peonies. Medium sized semi-double yellow flowers with raspberry flares at the base of each petal. The blooms have a strong fragrance which is quite an unusual feature for a tree peony. Forms a vigorous shrub with dissected foliage and can soon attain 1.5m in height in as little as 5 years from planting. An added bonus is that it may often throw up a few extra flowers in the autumn. 100% recommended!
Paeonia 'Mikunino-akebono'
This sensational and truly unique tree peony has pure milky white single flowers borne in abundance. They are deeply fimbriated at the edges, as if they have been cut by a pair of fringing scissors, each flower showing this charactaristic is variable from flower to flower. In the centre of each flower is a deep burgundy red carpel. This is a really special tree peony, one to be treasured and nurtured. Height and spread after 8 years approx 120cm x 90cm.
Paeonia 'Mrs William Kelway'
One of our most popular varieties, needing little introduction. A particularly beautiful semi-double to fully double flower of the purest satiny white. Free flowering even when young, and particularly easy to grow. The flowers will become increasingly more double over the years as the plant matures. Height and spread after 8 years approx 120cm x 90cm.
Paeonia 'Oukan'
Oukan is a relatively new cultivar, and is superficially similar in appearance to High Noon. However on closer inspection, the flowers are larger and rather more a paler lemon yellow. The red flares are an added adornment at the base of each petal. It's a spellbinding beauty and one that would grace its ground spectacularly. Makes a neat bushy shrub. Height and spread after 8 years approx 120cm x 90cm.
Paeonia Reine Elizabeth
An ancient tree peony thats for sure. The origin of this cultivar is lost in time, but it appears to be derived from an ancient Chinese cultivar crossed with a french tree peony. The flowers are huge, very fully double and have a tendancy to hang slightly rather like Souvenir de Maxime Cornu. The colour however is unique and is a rich salmon pink with a distinct orange hue. There really is no other tree peony like this one. Height and spread after 8 years approx 120cm x 90cm.
Paeonia 'Rinpo'
Also known as 'Bird of Rinpo'. A most magnificent tree peony of ancient origin. The large semi double blooms open very flat in a most unusual way. The colour is described by the Japanese as Botan purple and the petals have silvery edges. A very late flowering plant. The buds tantalise you for what seems like weeks before they finally fully open. Height and spread after 8 years approx 100cm x 90cm
Paeonia 'Shimane Hakugan'
Elegant blooms of pure milk white. In the centre of each flower a ring of golden stamens surrounds a single rich red carpel. Outstandingly beautiful in simplicity, this is one of the most sought after of all the tree peonies. Not always available. Be patient with this plant while it establishes, because ultimately the thrill of seeing those milky white blooms will be worth the wait! Height and spread after 8 years approx 120cm x 90cm.
Paeonia 'Shimanishiki'
This remarkable hybrid is one of the most highly sought after of all tree peonies. Every single flower is unique. The base colour is red and then each bloom can have white stripes and patches of white. A flower could also be completely white or completely red, both on the same plant! It is a random variable phenomenom and so be prepared for a surprise in each bud! Forms a neat bushy shrub up to around 100cm in height and spread.
Paeonia 'Shimane Seidai'
Bright rose pink blooms that are semi double when the plant is young, but become progressively more double and substantial as the plant grows older. A robust growing shrub which will generally flower reliably every year. Height and spread after 8 years approx 120cm x 90cm.
Paeonia 'Souvenir de Maxime Cornu'
Also known as Kinkaku. Fully double flowers with dusky yellow petals edged with light carmine. The colour intensifies as the blooms mature. The buds are hard and nut like, and almost as you blink explode into these huge orbs of colour. The large heavy flowers naturally hang just like a fuchsia. This marvellous tree peony forms a free flowering multi stemmed shrub, which will often still be in flower in early June. Particularly good if grown in a tall pot or on top of a wall where the flowers can be appreciated from below. Height and spread after 8 years approx 120cm x 90cm.
Paeonia 'Yachiyo Tsubaki'
Also known as Eternal Camellias. One of the best of all tree peonies and ideal for a first foray into these beautiful plants. Large semi double flowers of bright coral pink with silky smooth petals. The foliage is a distinct smokey bronze and a perfect foil to the flowers. Vigorous and dependable, quickly forming an attractive garden shrub with year round interest. Even the winter stems are an attractive pinky red. Height and spread after 8 years approx 120cm x 90cm.