Fine peonies for garden and vase - Fina Gardens Peonies

Fine peonies for garden and vase 

WE SHIP BAREROOT PEONIES SEPTEMBER THROUGH OCTOBER

Welcome to Fina (Fee na) 

Gardens where we share our enthusiasm for 

the beauty of peonies with the rest of the world. 

The “we” I refer to is myself, Sam Finazzo and wife, 

Helen. 

Partners in marriage for more than 30 years now, 

we decided in 2001 to become partners in a new 

venture that would enable us to use our interests, 

talents and professional skills to build something of 

our own. So in 2002 we bought a 60-acre farm with 

fertile silt-loam soil in Northwest Wisconsin, where 

cold winters and temperate summers provide a 

place in which peonies thrive. 

We kept our day jobs and began using our 

evenings, weekends and vacation time to gradually, 

but steadily, build the business. The 200 peony 

plants-comprising about 20 varieties-we had 

started growing at the back of our 1-acre lot in the 

(Cover picture is 3 yr old Nice Gal plant in our garden.) 

city has become nearly 15,000 now on the farm. 

That number includes the acquisition of dozens 

of new cultivars added to our collection over the 

past eight years. Ultimately we hope to have a few 

hundred varieties that our gardening customers 

will be able to choose from, as well as provide 

150,000 blooms for sale each year to wholesale 

cutflower distributors. 

The name of our business, Fina Gardens, has its 

roots in my Sicilian heritage and says something 

about our vision for this venture. Fina, which means 

“fine” in Italian, refers to the quality that we strive 

for in both our cutflowers and root divisions. That 

quality is evident in the long stems and big blooms 

of our bouquets and the extra large roots we offer 

to those who want to grow their own. So along with 

quality we think you’ll agree we also provide good 

value. 

2012 Featured Peony - Garden Treasure 

This intersectional hybrid more than lives 

up to its name. Big blooms, more like 

those of tree peonies, open yellow gold 

and feature red flares around a center of 

light green and cream. The color remains 

strong even in bright sunlight and the 

bloom is prolonged up to 3 weeks by 

side buds. The lemon-like fragrance 

is heavenly. Flowers begin to open 

midseason and are held up well out of the 

distinctive green leaves on 27-inch stems. 

These are large divisions from field-grown 

plants cultivated on their own roots. As a 

result they are much more vigorous than 

the tissue-cultured plant offered by some 

other nurseries. 

$65.00 each

New for 2012 New for 2012 

Limited Quantity 

Accent $21.00 

Accent is an unusually fine peony. Not only are 

its dark red blooms large, but they open later 

in the season after other reds have faded. The 

rose-form flowers are nicely fragrant—unusual 

for double reds. The 32-inch stems with 

its disease resistant foliage keep the plant 

looking good throughout the growing season. 

Bigger, 1979. 

Carol $23.00 

Enormous red-red blooms show up early in the 

season on this very vigorous plant. The size 

and substance of the rose-form flowers makes 

support a must. It’s a spectacular cut flower, 

although the 34-inch stems are not as straight 

as many other cultivars. The fragrance is light. 

Bockstoce, 1955 

Fairy Princess $19.00 

A great addition to any rock garden or border 

front, this vigorous growing peony reaches 

just 20 inches in height.Its clear red single 

form blooms open early and float atop 

emerald green foliage that keeps a clean look 

throughout the growing season. Glasscock- 

Falk 1955 

Barrington Belle $17.00 

Strong 32-inch stems support a wealth of gorgeous 

red Japanese-form flowers. The center 

of each blooms comprise red staminoides 

kissed by gold at the tip of each. Matures 

quickly into a large bush that looks attractive 

throughout the growing season. Klehm, 1971 

Early Scout $17.00 

Another APS Gold Medal winner. This very 

early hybrid features single, dark red flowers 

atop 20-inch, sturdy stems robed in remarkable 

dissected leaves that remain attractive through 

the growing season—all qualities that helped it 

win the APS 2009 Award of Landscape Merit. 

Auten, 1952. 

Fern Leaf $37.00 

Tenufolia Rubra Flore Plena: This fern 

leaf peony is one of the earliest herbaceous 

peonies to come up in the garden. Its small 

lipstick-red double blooms are carried atop 

16-18-inch stems that feature finely cut, dainty 

leaves. The plant and buds are extremely cold 

tolerant. 

Big Ben $16.00 

A tall, burly peony with a sweet side it shows 

through its wonderfully perfumed blooms. Fully 

double red blooms sit atop stems that top out 

at 4 feet giving it real presence early-season 

in a flower border. Because the blooms aren’t 

overly large, it generally performs well without 

support. Auten, 1943 

New for 2012 

Edward Flynn $19.00 

A deep red double that blooms later than 

most double reds. Seldom offered, this 

peony deserves more attention.It provides 

a more robust plant and larger flowers than 

some similar varieties. It’s one of the best 

introductions out of Minnesota by A,M. Brand. 

Kansas $14.00 

A big, bold double red with sturdy 34-inch 

stems. Very dependable, very vigorous, this 

American Peony Society Gold Medal winner 

is a main stay in the cutflower industry and 

much appreciated as a garden plant. The watermelon 

red flowers come early in the season. 

Bigger, 1940 


Legion of Honor $18.00 

Flag-red petals accented by small bright yellow 

centers on this single cultivar seem to float 

above the plant’s unique lime-green leaves 

and stems. The 30-inch stems give the plant 

a wide spread. This early, mid-season hybrid 

stands up well to wind and rain. Saunders, 1941 

Merry Mayshine $17.00 

As bright and cheerful as its name sounds, this 

terrific early season hybrid features unusually 

fine-cut leaves on 26-inch stems that hold 

bright, vivid crimson single-form flowers erect 

in all weather. So much so that it was recently 

received the American Peony Society’s Award 

of Landscape Merit. Saunders/Hollingsworth/ 

Smetana 

Paul Wild $17.00 

Opulent might be the best way to describe 

this big, bold ruby red double. Huge, unfading 

blooms with velvety petals sit atop strong 36inch 

stems dressed in healthy, deep green 

foliage. This mid-season bloomer combines 

vigor and beauty in a way matched by few 

other peonies. Wild, 1964 


Maestro $24.00 

This mid-season beauty displays rich, deep 

red double blooms that are held well above 

the medium green foliage on sturdy 33-inch 

stems. A real standout in the garden where 

the color is slow to fade. The red petals are 

interspersed with contrasting golden stamens 

for added interest. It also makes a long-lasting 

cut flower for indoors. 


Nellie Saylor $22.00 

Best described as a striking beauty, this Japanese 

form peony catches the eye with deep wine 

red guard petals out of which bursts an explosion 

of white, cream, pink and red petaloids. 

Sidebuds extend the mid- to late-season show 

staged atop sturdy 36-inch stems adorned with 

crisp dark green leaves. Krekler 

Port Royale $21.00 

Another peony that needs no staking, this 

Japanese form cultivar produces a profusion 

of wonderful wine-colored blooms on study 

28-inch stems.Superb in form,the lovely light 

fragrance of its mid-season flowers provides 

another plus often missing from many red 

peonies. Its dark green foliage stays neat 

looking throughout the growing season. 

Krekler/Klehm 

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Memorial Gem $21.00 

A great addition to any rock garden or border 

front, this vigorous growing peony reaches 

just 20 inches in height.Its clear red single 

form blooms open early and float atop 

emerald green foliage that stays clean looking 

throughout the growing season. Glasscock- 

Falk 1955. 

Nippon Beauty $17.00 

A striking, deep red Japanese form peony. 

Yellow tips on center petaloids that curve inward 

give these blooms a look that commands 

attention. The sturdy 32-inch stems keep the 

flowers erect. Late season. Unique cutflower. 

Auten, 1927 

President Lincoln $20.00 

This single form peony blooms a strong red 

with undertones of blue. Its large petals cup a 

center of bright yellow stamens. A mid-season 

beauty that features 36-inch stems clad in 

deep green leaves. A good show or cut flower 

choice. Brand, 1928

Raspberry Charm $18.00 

Stunning raspberry red semi-double blooms 

are accented by gold centers. The flowers on 

this reliable bloomer come atop strong 36inch 

stems dressed with clean green foliage. 

Blooms last long, both on the bush and in the 

vase. This early-season variety has become a 

popular choice among discerning gardeners. 

Wissing-Roy Klehm, 1985 


Tango $21.00 

This single form lactiflora features fragrant, 

deep magenta colored flowers on sturdy 

22-inch stems. The dramatic color and neat, 

compact plant habit will dress up any border. 

Klehm, 1990 

Bowl of Beauty $16.00 

This showy Japanese form flower has large 

blooms comprising a row of pink guard petals 

encircling a mound of pale yellow to cream 

colored staminodes. It opens mid-season and 

holds its blooms on tall 34-inch, sturdy stems. 

Medium green foliage all summer. 

Hoogendoorn, 1949 

Red Charm $20.00 

Want to make a bold red statement in the garden 

or for an arrangement? This American Peony 

Society Gold Medalist will deliver. Big, fully-double 

flowers feature glossy, scarlet petals of good 

substance on strong 36-inch stems. Performs 

well even in southern states. Glassock, 1944 

Topeka Garnet $24.00 

The unique deep red color of its blooms and 

and great plant habit makes this one of the 

most sought after single-form peonies. The 

garnet-colored flowers are held up on stiff 

stems adorned with dark green glossy leaves. 

No wonder it earned the American Peony 

Society’s Award of Landscape Merit. 

Bigger, 1975 

Butter Bowl $16.00 

A single row of soft pink guard petals form the 

stage for a cheery sunburst of yellow in this 

japanese-form peony. Stiff 36-inch stems hold 

the wonderful mid-season blooms up high for 

all garden visitors to admire 

Sword Dance $17.00 

This dramatic japanese form peony features 

non-fading red petals surrounding a large 

center consisting of predominantly yellow 

staminodes streaked with the same shade of 

red as the petals. The plant forms a strong, 

broad bush reaching about 36 inches in height. 

A late season peony. Auten, 1933 

Aurora Sunrise $22.00 

A striking pink Japanese form lactiflora. The 

6-inch wide blooms feature a double row 

of guard petals in clear tones ranging from 

medium to deep pink that dramaticaly offset 

the numerous golden yellow stamenoides. 

This early season peony holds 3 to 5 

blooms erect on each 28- to 30-inch stems. 

Klehm, 1995 


Clown $21.00 

Bring a little fun along with beauty into the 

garden with the single rose-pink blooms. The 

picotee edges to each petal give the flowers a 

look that reminds some of a circus clown’s hat. 

The fragrant blossoms crown 34-inch stems. 

Krekler/Klehm 



Color Magnet $18.00 

The name says it all. Tall, strong 42-inch stems 

are topped by single-form flowers featuring 

bold violet-pink guard petals surrounding 

crimson stigmas and yellow stamens. The 

bloom contrasts well with the plant’s large, 

deep green leaves. This robust, mid-season 

hybrid will be a standout in the garden. 

Hollingsworth, 1994. 

Doreen $17.00 

The medium pink of the guard petals on this 

Japanese form peony are set off by a yellow 

tuft of staminodes at the center of the bloom 

where that core is sprinkled with pink-to-red 

accents. These vigorous growing plants have 

clean, light green foliage on stems of 26 to 

28 inches in height. The flowers are mildly 

fragrant. Sass, 1949 

Fancy Nancy $20.00 

A peony of elegant, understated form. Its 

soft, cerise pink blooms won’t shout color 

but lend a look of refinement to any border. 

This Japanese form flower features a row of 

guard petals surrounding a center of darker 

pink and white staminodes. Stems will reach 

about 34 inches in height on a mature plant. 

Auten 1944. 


Dinner Plate $23.00 

Huge, soft-pink double flowers cover this 

late-blooming peony. The wonderful rose 

fragrance of each bloom also makes it a 

delight for the nose. The plant is large—up to 

36 inches in height—and is graced with lush 

dark-geen leaves through the summer. Makes 

an bold statement in the landscape or a vase. 

Klehm, 1968. 

Edulis Superba $12.00 

For more than 170 years gardeners have 

looked to this classic peony to provide their 

landscapes and vases with a reliable, very 

early, pink double bloom. The medium-sized 

flowers are very fragrant and are held up well 

on 34-inch stems. Lemon, 1824 


Felix Supreme $15.00 

A show off in the garden, this peony features 

medium to large ruby-red, double blooms that 

open in midseason on 32-inch stems. It’s become 

a mainstay in the cut flower trade. The 

plant is vigorous and puts out lots of flowering 

stems each season. It may need some support 

to look its best in the landscape. Kriek, 1955. 


Do Tell $17.00 

There’s no keeping this beautiful, Japaneseform 

peony a secret. Soft shell pink guard 

petals are complemented by rose, pink and 

white center petaloids, creating a striking 

combination. APS Gold Medal winner in 

2004. Mid season blooms on 32-ich stems. 

Auten 1946 


Fairy’s Petticoat $18.00 

This lovely peony features soft pink guard 

petals that surround a center filled with 

more soft pink ruffled petals encircled by 

yellow petaloides. This early season bloomer 

reached about 30 inches in height. Its fluffy 

blooms are delicately fragrant and perform 

well in a vase. Klehm, 1963. 

Firelight $23.00 

Photographs seldom do this one justice. It’s 

one of the renowned quadruple hybrids that 

came out of the work of A.P. Saunders in 

1950. This single form peony features large, 

simple, bright fuchsia petals accented by 

raspberry flares at their base. The blooms 

stand well on 30- to 32-inch stems.

Gay Paree $19.00 

This festive looking Japanese or anemone 

flowered peony features rows of cerise petals 

guarding a center of white, feathery petaloids 

edged in pink. Side buds keep the plant in 

bloom over an extended period. Its sturdy 32inch 

stems are graced with light green leaflets. 

Auten, 1933 

Mary Elizabeth $22.00 

A bright, medium-pink Japanese form peony, 

this peony will really bring a shot of color to 

the garden landscape. The flower, which 

features a burst of light yellow at its center 

blooms mid-to-late season on 28 inch stems. 

It’s a vigorous grower, producing lots of stems 

topped with multiple buds. Stands up well in all 

kinds of weather. Hollingsworth, 2004. 

Nice Gal $19.00 

No staking here. Tidy, compact plants feature an 

abundance of semi-double flowers of a medium 

pink tinged with lavender on straight, strong 

28-inch stems. A first class landscape plant that 

looks great throughout the growing season. Very 

easy to grow. Krekler, 1965 


Hillary(Itoh) $75.00 

A strong-growing intersectional reaching about 

30 inches in height with a plant spread of more 

than three feet. Like most of these hybrids, it 

hold its flowers erect on stiff stems, helping it to 

earn the APS Award of Landscape Merit. The 

petals of its large blooms range from nearly 

red, through pastel rose and cream colors on 

each bloom becoming more subdued as they 

mature. Anderson. 


Mrs. F D Roosevelt $19.00 

A classic pink double peony that blooms in 

midseason on sturdy 34-inch stems. Its long, 

loose petals of seashell pink give it a refined 

look. This free-flowering APS Gold Medal 

winner combines form, size, color, fragrance 

and beauty in a way few others can compare. 

Franklin 1932 

Paul Bunyan $21.00 

Tall, strong growing peony with impressive 

double blooms of rose to deep lilac pink 

in color. Its 36-inch stems are sturdy and 

covered with deep green foliage right to the 

ground. Your chance to acquire a fine peony 

not commonly offered. Blooms late in season. 

Lins, 1955. 

LeCharme $17.00 

Don’t be afraid to give this 40-inch tall peony 

a featured place in your garden. Its long, 

sturdy stems hold their gorgeous blooms 

erect in almost any weather. The Japanese 

form flowers feature medium pink guard 

petals surrounding a center of buff-yellow 

staminodes usually interspersed with with pink 

petaloids. Eliason, 1964 


Myra McRae $23.00 

This American Peony Society Gold Medal 

winner showcases very large lavender-pink 

flowers on strong 30-inch stems. The unusual 

color makes a great late season addition to the 

garden or vase. Tischler, 1967. 

Paula Fay $17.00 

These semi-double blooms command 

attention in the early season. The 32-inch 

stems are topped by lustrous, shocking pink 

blooms. Sturdy stems and clean, dark green 

foliage make this a great landscaping plant. 

The combination of fine plant habit and 

amazing blooms earned Paula Fay the APS 

Gold Medal Award in 1988. Fay 1968 


Pink Cotton Candy $19.00 

This sweet-looking hybrid produces ballformed 

flowers featuring petals of a light pink 

background accented by dark pink highlights 

throughout. Flowers have good substance, 

slight fragrance and are held up by strong 24inch 

stems in early mid-season. Reath, 2000 

Princess Margaret $19.00 

This is a full, classy-looking rich, rose-pink 

double flower. The large blooms come on early 

in the season atop 30-inch stems. Although 

it’s a strong plant, the blooms are large so its 

best to provide some support for these showy 

flowers. American Peony Society Gold Medal 

winner. Murawska, 1960. 



Rose Reverence $24.00 

Puts on an early season show starring big 

rose-red, double blooms on a compact bush. 

The 26-inch sturdy stems do a good job of 

holding their sweetly scented flowers erect 

over deep green foliage comprised of finely 

cut leaves. This hybrid is sure to catch the 

eye of discriminating gardeners as it becomes 

more commonly available. Klehm 


Pink Firefly $21.00 

A delightful single form pink peony. It’s plentiful 

five-inch blooms come on early and comprise 

petals that have a white to pink base, accented 

with deeper pink streaking and highlights. The 

30-inch stems show good strength. 

Klehm, 1995. 

Raspberry Rumba $21.00 

The petals of each loosely-formed flower show 

prominent raspberry streaking and blotching. 

The pistils at the center of the bloom also are 

kissed with raspberry accents. Even in bud, 

the colorful streaking is evident. The 4-inch 

blooms are held erect on 32 inch stems that 

carry as many as three sidebuds. Klehm 1995. 


Roselette $18.00 

This is another very early flowering hybrid 

out of the breeding work of A.P. Saunders. 

The result is elegant warm pink cup-shaped 

blooms that are sometimes streaked with 

darker pink. These fragrant blooms rest atop 

strong, unusually tall stems for such an early 

season peony. Saunders 



Pink Giggles $22.00 

The well-formed pink blooms of this japaneseform 

peony will make you smile. A double 

row of deep colored guard petals surround 

a center of softer pink on this lightly fragrant 

flower. The plant blooms mid-season on 36inch 

stems. Krekler 1999. 

Raspberry Sundae $17.00 

Truly a treat for the eyes. This unique, elegant 

double bomb features big mounds of petals 

suffused in white, cream and yellow, then 

intermingled with touches of raspberry pink. 

Sturdy 36-inch stems carry these scoops of 

beauty well during the midseason. Lightly 

fragrant. Klehm, 1968 

Seashell $17.00 

This tall, graceful single-form peony features 

large, lively pink flower petals encirling a 

center of complimentary yellow stamens. The 

satiny blooms stand tall on very study 37-inch 

stems, making this a great backdrop for other 

flowers. Mint green foliage. American Peony 

Society Gold Medal winner. Sass, 1937

Shipping Information 

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to the end of October. It usually takes 3 to 5 days to arrive. Your shipping 

date will be determined by your growing zone (see chart below). You 

may request a different week if you desire.We only ship within the U S. 

Each root is labeled and packed in a plastic bag with peat moss. All roots 

have a minimum of 3-5 eyes and enough root material to ensure healthy 

growth. Planting instructions are included in the order. 

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Variety Qty Price Total Variety Qty Price Total 

Abalone Pearl $18.00 Lois Kelsey $22.00 

Accent $21.00 Madame de Verneville $16.00 

Amalia Olson $23.00 Maestro $24.00 

Ann Cousins $20.00 Mary Elizabeth $22.00 

Aurora Sunrise $22.00 Memorial Gem $21.00 

Barrington Belle $17.00 Merry Mayshine $17.00 

Bartzella $90.00 Mrs F D Roosevelt $19.00 

Big Ben $16.00 Myra McRae $23.00 

Bowl of Beauty $16.00 Nellie Saylor $22.00 

Brother Chuck $25.00 Nice Gal $19.00 

Butter Bowl $16.00 Nippon Beauty $17.00 

Carol $23.00 Paul Bunyan $21.00 

Casablanca $23.00 Paul Wild $17.00 

Cheddar Gold $19.00 Paula Fay $17.00 

Cheddar Royal $19.00 Pink Cotton Candy $19.00 

Clown $21.00 Pink Firefly $21.00 

Color Magnet $18.00 Pink Giggles $22.00

Coral Charm $20.00 Pk Hawaiian Coral $19.00 

Coral Sunset $25.00 Port Royale $21.00 

Dinner Plate $23.00 President Lincoln $20.00 

Do Tell $17.00 Princess Bride $23.00 

Doreen $17.00 Princess Margaret $19.00 

Duchess de Nemour $17.00 Raspberry Charm $18.00 

Early Scout $17.00 Raspberry Rumba $21.00 

Edulis Superba $12.00 Raspberry Sundae $17.00 

Edward Flynn $19.00 Red Charm $20.00 

Elsa Sass $18.00 Requiem $18.00 

Eskimo Pie $23.00 Rose Reverence $24.00 

Fairy Princess $19.00 Roselette $18.00 

Fairy’s Petticoate $18.00 Roy Pehrson Yellow $35.00 

Fancy Nancy $20.00 Salmon Dream $42.00 

Felix Supreme $15.00 Seashell $17.00 

Fernleaf $37.00 Sequestered Sunshine $80.00 

Festiva Maxima $14.00 Shirley Temple $21.00 

Firelight $23.00 Squirt $19.00 

Garden Treasure $65.00 Sword Dance $17.00 

Gardenia $18.00 Tango $21.00 

Gay Paree $19.00 The Fawn $21.00 

Green Halo $25.00 Top Brass $18.00 

Green Lotus $22.00 Topeka Garnet $24.00 

Hillary $75.00 Virginia Mary $23.00 

Honey Gold $25.00 Vixen $18.00 

Kansas $14.00 Walter Faxon $19.00 

Krinkled White $14.00 Westerner $15.00 

Laura Dessert $19.00 White Imp $17.00 

Le Charme $17.00 White Sands $16.00 

Legion of Honor $18.00 White Wicker $18.00 

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AVAILABILITY: Items from our catalog may be reserved on paid orders for Fall 

shipment (Sept. through Oct.) until supplies are exhausted. We will not make substitutions 

without prior approval. 

PLANT QUALITY: All roots will have 3 to 5 eyes and adequate storage roots for 

healthy plant growth. 

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will be true to name. If you are not satisfied with the root you receive, contact us 

within 7 days for a replacement or refund. If the flower on your plant is not what 

you think it should be, make a photo of the flower and send it to us right away. 

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help you figure out what happened and discuss possible replacement. We do not 

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Fina Gardens 

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The Fawn $21.00 

The rare beauty of this mid-season peony 

comes from its delicate looking petals that 

have the appearance of pink parchment 

suffused with tiny rose colored dots. Strong 

34-inch stems are impeccably appointed by 

clean medium green foliage. Truly a plant that 

should be in every peony collector’s garden. 

B.B. Wright 



Walter Faxon $19.00 

This peony has a vivid pink petals with a 

luminous intensity that is unique among 

peonies. The flowers are just medium in size 

and only slightly fragrant, but clearly outshine 

other pink doubles in a vase. The plant is 

very floriferous, with good 28-inch stems and 

foliage that remains green throughout the 

growing season. Richardson, 1904. 

Ann Cousins $20.00 

Magnificent white, double blooms that are 

very large and feature an exquisite rose-like 

fragrance. This 30” tall plant flowers reliably, 

especially for one so late in the season. It’s a 

vigorous grower, but the heavy flowers need 

support. Cousins, 1946 


Virginia Mary $23.00 

Provides the early peony garden with some of 

the first double deep pink peonies. The plant 

is a vigorous grower and that vigor shows 

through in the prolific numbers of flowers it will 

provide for viewing in the spring garden and 

in a vase as an excellent cut flower. Seldom 

offered. Pfeiffer, 1932. 

Westerner $15.00 

One of the most popular Japanese form 

peonies. Its large medium pink guard petals 

surround a large center of bright yellow 

staminodes. The flowers have good substance 

and are borne up well on long 36-inch stems. 

It was awarded the American Peony Society’s 

Gold Medal in 1982. Bigger 1942 


Brother Chuck $25.00 

This is a white cut flower classic. The plant 

is more compact than many, topping out 

at about 28 inches, but its blooms are large 

and nicely formed. The petals have good 

substance and often carry a blush of pink 

upon opening. Carpels at the center of the 

bloom are green and that same hint of green 

can show up effectively on the outer guard 

petals. Klehm 


Vixen $18.00 

A striking peony that commands attention 

because of its vivid pink color and unusual 

form. The deep pink guard petals are echoed 

by the same color of petaloides at the center of 

the bloom where a fringe of contrasting yellow 

stamens makes the colors pop.The plant 

flowers in the midseason on 26-inch stems. 

Krekler/Klehm 

2012 APS Peony of the Year 


Amalia Olson $23.00 

A medium height peony with gorgeous pure 

white double blooms that are medium to large 

in size. The flower features good fragrance 

and petal substance. Stems are sturdy. A 

great all-around peony that stands out in the 

landscape or in a vase. Blooms in mid-to-late 

season. Olson, 1959 


Casablanca $23.00 

This is one of the largest of the pure white 

doubles. Huge, elegantly formed flowers stand 

atop sturdy 40-inch stems that are covered 

from the ground up in opulent, green foliage. 

This late season bloomer is also delightfully 

fragrant. Lins, 1942 


Cheddar Gold $19.00 

One of the Cheddar series selected by Carl 

Klehm. It features two rows of large, brightwhite 

petals surrounding a large center of 

brilliant gold petaloids that is sometimes 

adorned with a small burst of white petals. The 

fragrant flowers are carried easily on sturdy 

30-inch stems. A Mid-season bloomer. Klehm 

Elsa Sass $18.00 

This late variety is like growing your own giant 

white rose blooms without all the work of 

growing roses. This large-petaled, fully double 

peony holds its flowers up well on sturdy 26-inch 

stems. An American Peony Society winner that 

not only looks great on the show table, but is 

an elegant addition to the garden border. H. P. 

Sass 1930 

Gardenia $18.00 

This blush white gets its name from its large, 

double flowers which are a lovely gardenia 

form. Opening in early midseason on medium 

height, strong stems, these flowers have good 

substance and are sweetly fragrant. Flowers 

mature to a pure brilliant white. Foliage is dark 

green. Lins 1948 


Cheddar Royal $19.00 

Two or three rows of white petals surround 

a rich center of deep gold staminoids. The 

flowers are held high above the foliage on 

strong stems, giving them a regal appearance. 

Klehm 1986. Klehm, 1986 


Eskimo Pie $23.00 

Puts out a blizzard of white double blooms on 

a compact 26-inch stems. The luxury of full 

double flowers without the hassles of staking 

or putting up supports. Foliage is a deep green 

and remains crisp and clean throughout the 

growing season. Just an all-round excellent 

landscape variety that will also fill vases. 

Sweetly fragrant. Krekler/Klehm 

Limited Quantity Limited Quantity 

Green Halo $25.00 

Provides a real conversation piece in any 

garden. Its atypical semi-double flowers 

features rare apple-green guard petals that 

create the base for a central tuft of creamy 

white petals and petloides. The 30-inch stems 

are dressed with neat-lookiing medium green 

leaves.It blooms early in the midseason. 

Krekler/Klehm 


Duchesse de Nemour $17.00 

A fragrant early white double that has remained 

a popular choice for more than 100 

years. The medium-sized flowers feature pure 

white guard petals encircling a center that 

transitions from white to light yellow and then 

pale green at the carpels. The plant needs 

support to look its best in the garden. This is a 

very floriferous cultivar. Calot, 1856 

Festiva Maxima $14.00 

One of the best loved peonies as evidenced 

by its continued popularity over the past 150 

years. It’s among the earliest white doubles to 

bloom in the garden each year. Large, fragrant 

flowers feature distinctive flecks of crimson. 

The 34-inch tall plants are extremely floriferious. 

Mielles 1851 


Green Lotus $22.00 

Unusual form and color make this peony a real 

standout for any garden or bouquet.Flowers 

feature a white to light lime green base with 

white and lime streaking on the petals which 

are tipped by soft pink accents. Flowers hold 

up well even in hotter growing regions. This late 

bloomer is lightly fragrant and stands erect on 

29-inch stems. Klehm, 1995

Honey Gold $25.00 

A very fragrant, sweetly perfumed, showstopper 

peony of extraordinary form. Its large 

cream-white outer petals guard a large cluster 

of golden yellow petaloids, the center of which, 

at maturity, erupts with more creamy petaloids. 

Sturdy 30-inch stems will stand up well in the 

garden. Mid-season. Klehm. 


Lois Kelsey $22.00 

A real departure from the typical peony. 

Deeply cut white petals in single or 

semidouble form extend from a center that 

features contrasting red carpels and yellow 

stamens. Together they provide a very 

distinctive look in the garden or lend a modern 

flare to arrangements. This lactiflora will reach 

a height of 34 inches. Kelsey 1934 

Requiem $18.00 

Understated beauty best describes this early 

flowering hybrid. Its creamy single-form flowers 

carry a hint of pink, warming the appearance 

of the bloom. Petals are almost waxy in substance. 

The center of the flower features stamens 

with large golden anthers. The 36-inch 

stems carry large deep green leaves throughout 

the growing season. Saunders 1941 

Krinkled White $14.00 

This peony gets its name from its singleformed 

flowers which feature broad, pure 

white petals that have the appearance of 

crepe paper. A small tuft of yellow stamins 

forms the center. Although the blooms and 

34-inch stems have an elegant, delicate appearance 

the plant is sturdy and a vigorous 

grower. Brand, 1928 

Madame de Verneville $16.00 

This French cultivar has been enjoyed in gardens 

for more than 120 years. Early flowering, 

the double white blooms carry a rose-like 

fragrance. Flowers are a bomb form that typically 

features a yellow glow at the base of the 

petals. A cutflower favorite, this peony is very 

free-flowering. The 28-inch stems need some 

support. Crousse 1885. 


Shirley Temple $21.00 

A white double that has been a mainstay in the 

cut flower trade for many years, especially in 

Europe. Its very large, full blooms open with 

a blush ahead of most other doubles, and its 

sturdy 32 inch stems allow it to stand up well 

to the weather. Sidebuds help to extend the 

bloom season on this prolific peony. 

Laura Dessert $19.00 

Blooming in the early midseason, the 

anemone-form flowers appear pink in bud, 

but as they open the guard petals turn creamy 

white. At the center a large tuft of petaloids 

open a light lemon-yellow color. Moderately 

fragrant peony of medium height and dark 

green foliage. Needs no staking.Dessert 1913 


Princess Bride $23.00 

A pure white bomb-form peony. Large white 

guard petals cup a center filled with a center 

ball of loose petals. The nicely-scented blooms 

stand atop strong 28-inch stems clad in healthy 

green foliage. One of the best early-blooming 

white doubles from the breeding work of R.G. 

Klehm. 


Squirt $19.00 

A real gem for rock garden enthusiasts. Just 15 

inches in height, this vigorous growing peony 

produces delicate white blooms that will come 

back stronger each spring and remain a fixture 

in your garden for decades. Foliage is a rich 

medium green. Klehm 1998 


Top Brass $18.00 

This peony is a celebration on a stick. Rounded 

ivory guard petals surround double center of 

light pink, canary yellow and ivory combine for a 

fun, but sophisticated look. Stiff 32-inch stems 

keep the lightly scented blooms displayed well 

in the garden. Also makes a good cut flower. 

Klehm 


White Imp $17.00 

This compact charmer grows to just 22-inches 

in height. Its lovely white blooms comprise two 

to three rows of guard petals around a center 

featuring red carpels. Blooms mid-season on 

tidy deep green foliage. Carefree habit. 

Klehm 1998 

Limited Quantity Limited Quantity 

White Wicker $18.00 

Two to four lightly fragrant, brilliant white 

blooms top 26-inch stems on this sturdy landscape 

peony. This extremely floriferous, compact 

plant would be a great addition to any 

sunny garden. Klehm, 2000 

Roy Pehrson’s Best Yellow 

$35.00 

This advanced hybrid marries unusual color 

with great plant form and vigor. Soft, true yellow 

single blooms open early atop the deep 

green, broad-leafed foliage of this plant, which 

grows to about 32 inches in height. Blooms are 

medium in size and of good substance. Petals 

are cupped and slightly fluted. 

Pehrson/Laning 1982 

Bartzella $90.00 

Vigorous, care-free but stunning yellow intersectional 

peony. This cold hardy plant puts out 

lots of 6-8 inch blooms held up on very sturdy 

30-32 inch stems covered with lush green foliage. 

The blooms are nearly- to fully-double with 

a delightful sweet lemon-like aroma. The petals 

feature a red flare at their base. Blooms early 

mid-season. R. Anderson 1986. 



Sequestered Sunshine $80.00 

An intersectional or Itoh hybrid that stands 

out for the brilliant yellow color of its plentiful 

blooms. Dark green foliage covers the 32-inch 

stems, which multiply quickly to form a bush 

nearly 4 feet in width. As is the case with 

most intersectionals, no staking is needed. 

Quantity is limited so order early. 

Anderson. 



White Sands $16.00 

A wonderfully fragrant peony.Its anemone-to- 

bomb flower form features a mix of yellow to 

white petals and petaloides at its center. The 

mature plant with have many strong, 36-inch 

stems to hold the blooms aloft where a breeze 

can catch the amazing perfume of this cultivar. 

Wild&Sons 1968. 

Garden Treasure $65.00 

This intersectional hybrid more than lives up to 

its name. Big blooms, more like those of tree 

peonies, open yellow gold and feature red flares 

around a center of light green and cream. The 

color remains strong even in bright sunlight and 

the bloom is prolonged by side buds. The lemonlike 

fragrance is heavenly. Flowers begin to open 

midseason are held up well out of the distinctive 

green leaves on 27-inch stems. 

Abalone Pearl $18.00 

One of the early bloomers in the spring garden, 

this semi-double hybrid features soft 

coral-pink petals surrounding a center of 

sunshine yellow. The mature plant will reach 

32 inches in height with no staking needed. 

Kreckler, 1978


Coral Charm $20.00 

A classic in the making, this bright coral-colored, 

semi-double is becoming a must have for 

gardeners and florists. The bowl-shaped flowers 

feature petals of a unique pink that carries 

undertones of peach set off by a center of gold 

stamens. The color softens as the blossoms 

age. It’s an early bloomer on tall stems of about 

38 inches. An American Peony Society Gold 

Medal winner in 1986. 

Wissing 1964 



Salmon Dream $42.00 

Gorgeous pale salmon-pink, semi-double 

flowers sit atop stout 32-inch stems on 

this early season hybrid. The flowers are 

a slightly flattened in shape with the petals 

displaying a satin sheen as they surround 

around a center of bright yellow anthers and 

filaments. The plant’s shape is compact and 

foliage is glossy green. Reath, 1979 

Top Cut Flower Choices 

White Ann Cousins 

Duch. de Nemours 

Festiva Maxima 

Honey Gold 

Krinkled White 

Mdme de Verneville 

Top Brass 

Red Accent 

Carol 

Kansas 


Coral Sunset $25.00 

Huge, semi-double blooms crown the tops 

of thick stems that can reach up three feet 

in height. The ruffled petals add to the glory 

of the large blooms, which start out a brilliant 

coral and mature to a blush cream color, 

resulting in a plant with a multi-color display. 

It’s not only an APS Gold Medal Award winner 

but also for the Award of Landscape Merit. 

Wissing/Klehm, 1981 

American Peony Society 

Gold Medal Winners 

• Amalia Olson 

• Bartzella 

• Coral Charm 

• Coral Sunset 

• Do Tell 

• Early Scout 

• Elsa Sass 

• Garden Treasure 

• Kansas 

• Miss America 

• Mrs F D Roosevelt 

Pink Hawaiian Coral $19.00 

A standout performer among the coral peonies, 

this semi-double peony will hold its blooms 

high on 36-inch stems so its triple rows of soft 

coral and salmon pink petals can draw attention 

from a distance. Foliage stays neat and attractive 

throughout the season. Plants are easy 

to establish and vigorous. It has earn both the 

Gold Medal and Landscape Merit awards from 

the American Peony Society. Klehm, 1981 

• Myra McRae 

• Paula Fay 

• Pink Hawaiian Coral 

• Red Charm 

• Salmon Dream 

• Sea Shell 

• Westerner 

Pink Bowl of Beauty 

Doreen 

Edulis Superba 

Dresden Pink 

Raspberry Sundae 

Sea Shell 

Coral Charm 

Paul Wild 

Red Charm 


Award of Landscape Merit Peonies 

The American Peony Society has conferred the Award of Landscape Merit 

on varieties the committee has chosen for superior ornamental value, 

overall appearance in the landscape and throughout the growing season, 

and reliable performance across North America. The committee consists 

of peony experts from throughout North America. The award was started 

in 2008 and each year a few new varieties are added. There is a test garden 

located in Verona, Wisconsin where suggested varieties are tested for their 

ability to stand up to the weather and other desirable characteristics for 

landscape plants. 

Bartzella: Vigorous, care-free but stunning 

yellow intersectional peony. This cold hardy 

plant puts out lots of 6-8 inch blooms held up 

on very sturdy 30-32 inch stems covered with 

lush green foliage. The blooms are nearly- to 

fully-double with a delightful sweet lemon-like 

aroma. The petals feature a red flare at their 

base. Blooms early mid-season. 

R. Anderson 1986. . . . . . . . . . . $90.00 

Early Scout: Another APS Gold Medal winner. 

This very early hybrid features single, dark 

red flowers atop 20-inch, sturdy stems robed 

in remarkable dissected leaves that remain attractive 

through the growing season—all qualities 

that helped it win the APS 2009 Award of 

Landscape Merit. 

Auten, 1952. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.00 

Coral Sunset: Huge, semi-double blooms 

crown the tops of thick stems that can reach 

up three feet in height. The ruffled petals 

add to the glory of the large blooms, which 

start out a brilliant coral and mature to a 

blush cream color, resulting in a plant with a 

multi-color display. It’s not only an APS Gold 

Medal Award winner but also for the Award of 

Landscape Merit. 

Wissing/Klehm, 1981. . . . . . . . . . . $25.00 

Garden Treasure: This intersectional hybrid 

more than lives up to its name. Big blooms, 

more like those of tree peonies, open yellow 

gold and feature red flares around a center 

of light green and cream. The color remains 

strong even in bright sunlight and the bloom 

is prolonged by side buds. The lemon-like fragrance 

is heavenly. Flowers begin to open midseason 

are held up well out of the distinctive 

green leaves on 27-inch stems.. . . $65.00 


Do Tell: There’s no keeping this beautiful, 

Japanese-form peony a secret. Soft shell pink 

guard petals are complemented by rose, pink 

and white center petaloids, creating a striking 

combination. APS Gold Medal winner in 2004 

and 2009 Award of Landscape Merit.. Mid 

season blooms on 32-ich stems. 

Auten 1946 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17.00 


Hilary: A strong-growing intersectional 

reaching about 30 inches in height with a 

plant spread of more than three feet. Like 

most of these hybrids, it hold its flowers erect 

on stiff stems, helping it to earn the APS 

Award of Landscape Merit. The petals of its 

large blooms range from nearly red, through 

pastel rose and cream colors of each bloom 

becoming more subdued as they mature. 

Anderson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00

Krinkled White: This peony gets its name 

from its single-formed flowers which feature 

broad, pure white petals that have the appearance 

of crepe paper. A small tuft of yellow 

stamins forms the center. Although the blooms 

and 34-inch stems have an elegant, delicate 

appearance the plant is sturdy and a vigorous 

grower. 

Brand, 1928. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.00 

Pink Hawaiian Coral: A standout performer 

among the coral peonies, this semi-double peony 

will hold its blooms high on 36-inch stems so its 

triple rows of soft coral and salmon pink petals 

can draw attention from a distance. Foliage 

stays neat and attractive throughout the season. 

Plants are easy to establish and vigorous. It has 

earned both the Gold Medal and Landscape 

Merit awards from the American Peony Society. 

Klehm, 1981.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.00 

Topeka Garnet: The unique deep red color 

of its blooms and and great plant habit makes 

this one of the most sought after single-form 

peonies. The garnet-colored flowers are held 

up on stiff stems adorned with dark green 

glossy leaves. 2009 Award of Landscape Merit. 

Bigger, 1975. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.00 

Merry Mayshine: As bright and cheerful 

as its name sounds, this terrific early season 

hybrid features unusually fine-cut leaves on 

26-inch stems that hold bright, vivid crimson 

single-form flowers erect in all weather. 

So much so that it was recently received 

the American Peony Society’s Award of 

Landscape Merit in 2009. 

Saunders/Hollingsworth/Smetana .. $17.00 

Roselette: This is another very early 

flowering hybrid out of the breeding work of 

A.P. Saunders. The result is elegant warm 

pink cup-shaped blooms that are sometimes 

streaked with darker pink. These fragrant 

blooms rest atop strong, unusually tall stems 

for such an early season peony. 

Saunders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.00 

Other Landscaping 

suggestions 

Bowl of Beauty 

Cheddar Royal 

Clown 

Fern Leaf 

Fairy Princess 

Green Lotus 

Memorial Gem 

Pink Firefly 

Nice Gal: No staking here. Tidy, compact plants 

feature an abundance of semi-double flowers of 

a medium pink tinged with lavender on straight, 

strong 28-inch stems. A first class landscape 

plant that looks great throughout the growing 

season. Very easy to grow. 

Krekler, 1965... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.00 

Salmon Dream: Gorgeous pale salmonpink, 

semi-double flowers sit atop stout 32inch 

stems on this early season hybrid. The 

flowers are a slightly flattened in shape with 

the petals displaying a satin sheen as they 

surround around a center of bright yellow 

anthers and filaments. The plant’s shape is 

compact and foliage is glossy green. 

Reath, 1979.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $42.00 

Sequestered Sunshine 

Squirt 

Westerner 

White Imp 


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