Peony (Paeoniaceae)
One of the most beloved species of the northern perennial gardens, peonies have native species in Asia, N. America and Europe and have been the subject to a dizzying amount of breeding. The Chinese have been breeding them for over 2000 years for beauty and medicine. In general there are two forms, an herbaceous and a woody tree form. There are also the Itoh peonies, or cross sectional, but that’s another story. There are many herbaceous types. Most people are familiar with the large, double flowers overflowing with petals. We have chosen to focus on the “single” flowering ‘species peonies’. These are mostly what are known as woodland peonies that grow in dappled shade and likes a rich soil with even moisture. It flowers earlier than the doubles and is a more upright plant that won't flop over at the first rain. They also bear an ornamental seed pod in the fall unlike the sterile doubles. We have been collecting seeds from Cady’s Falls Gardens since 2019. We are excited to offer our selection this season.
AVAILABLE THIS YEAR
P. lactiflora or japonica of gardens - Bears a solitary cup of white or pale pink flowers with yellow stamens. Seed from Cady’s Falls gardens.
P. obovate x lactiflora ‘Willimottiae’ - Natural hybrid from China. Pure white flowers.
P. mlokoswitschii - Known as “Molly the Witch” for obvious reasons. Legendary species from the Caucuses, bearing a clean, lemon yellow flower and pale yellow stamens.
P. officinalis - Chinese species, with deep red or rose pink flowers.
P. rockii - A tree species hardy to zone 4. Red-pink or white flowers. Grown from seed gathered from Cady’s Falls gardens. NOT AVAILABLE.
Gallon size pot, flowering size -$25
Quart size pots - $15
P. rockii not available this year
One of the most beloved species of the northern perennial gardens, peonies have native species in Asia, N. America and Europe and have been the subject to a dizzying amount of breeding. The Chinese have been breeding them for over 2000 years for beauty and medicine. In general there are two forms, an herbaceous and a woody tree form. There are also the Itoh peonies, or cross sectional, but that’s another story. There are many herbaceous types. Most people are familiar with the large, double flowers overflowing with petals. We have chosen to focus on the “single” flowering ‘species peonies’. These are mostly what are known as woodland peonies that grow in dappled shade and likes a rich soil with even moisture. It flowers earlier than the doubles and is a more upright plant that won't flop over at the first rain. They also bear an ornamental seed pod in the fall unlike the sterile doubles. We have been collecting seeds from Cady’s Falls Gardens since 2019. We are excited to offer our selection this season.
AVAILABLE THIS YEAR
P. lactiflora or japonica of gardens - Bears a solitary cup of white or pale pink flowers with yellow stamens. Seed from Cady’s Falls gardens.
P. obovate x lactiflora ‘Willimottiae’ - Natural hybrid from China. Pure white flowers.
P. mlokoswitschii - Known as “Molly the Witch” for obvious reasons. Legendary species from the Caucuses, bearing a clean, lemon yellow flower and pale yellow stamens.
P. officinalis - Chinese species, with deep red or rose pink flowers.
P. rockii - A tree species hardy to zone 4. Red-pink or white flowers. Grown from seed gathered from Cady’s Falls gardens. NOT AVAILABLE.
Gallon size pot, flowering size -$25
Quart size pots - $15
P. rockii not available this year
One of the most beloved species of the northern perennial gardens, peonies have native species in Asia, N. America and Europe and have been the subject to a dizzying amount of breeding. The Chinese have been breeding them for over 2000 years for beauty and medicine. In general there are two forms, an herbaceous and a woody tree form. There are also the Itoh peonies, or cross sectional, but that’s another story. There are many herbaceous types. Most people are familiar with the large, double flowers overflowing with petals. We have chosen to focus on the “single” flowering ‘species peonies’. These are mostly what are known as woodland peonies that grow in dappled shade and likes a rich soil with even moisture. It flowers earlier than the doubles and is a more upright plant that won't flop over at the first rain. They also bear an ornamental seed pod in the fall unlike the sterile doubles. We have been collecting seeds from Cady’s Falls Gardens since 2019. We are excited to offer our selection this season.
AVAILABLE THIS YEAR
P. lactiflora or japonica of gardens - Bears a solitary cup of white or pale pink flowers with yellow stamens. Seed from Cady’s Falls gardens.
P. obovate x lactiflora ‘Willimottiae’ - Natural hybrid from China. Pure white flowers.
P. mlokoswitschii - Known as “Molly the Witch” for obvious reasons. Legendary species from the Caucuses, bearing a clean, lemon yellow flower and pale yellow stamens.
P. officinalis - Chinese species, with deep red or rose pink flowers.
P. rockii - A tree species hardy to zone 4. Red-pink or white flowers. Grown from seed gathered from Cady’s Falls gardens. NOT AVAILABLE.
Gallon size pot, flowering size -$25
Quart size pots - $15
P. rockii not available this year