Are there more than one kind of peony?

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  1. Ronni

    Ronni Hardy Maple

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    This was in a client's garden. It has leaves and bud formations very similar to the peonies that are at Ed's house. But the center of it, and the flower petals, look very different.

    It's a gorgeous flower! What is it?

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  3. toni

    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    There are about 30 different species of Peony. And most of the species have several different cultivars. I only have one but a few of our members have several and will probably know exactly which one that one is.
     
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    stratsmom Flower Fanatic

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    There are oodles of peonies, that is just one reason I love them so! Netty can probably i.d. that one for you. My favorite are the pink, fragrant, doubles. We have a grower here in Oregon called Brooks Peony Paradise. I visited them some time back and it was the visit of a lifetime! If you google them you might see your flower. Therese is a wonderful lady and will answer any question you ask. However, you may become addicted. Just warning you!!!
     
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    Droopy Slug Slaughterer Plants Contributor

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    I've got doubles, singles, P. officinalis, P. lactiflora and tree peonies. And yes, they're addictive just like the Hosta.
     



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    Sydney Smith In Flower

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    Hi. Peony's are all lovely be they singles doubles of whatever type - likewise very attractive foliage. I gave up growing the doubles because the flowers spoiled so quickly in the rain and it always managed to rain when they were at their best - as so often with the Roses.
    One single I grew is a rarer not so often seen pale yellow variety rejoicing in the nickname of " Molly the Witch" - this came from its botanical name of Paeonia mlokosewitschii - you can see the connection. I found it on the fussy side as to its growing requirements but if it likes you - a treasure.
     
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    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Sooo many Peony's that its hard to make a guess as to which one this is. Is this blooming now? I would 'google' late blooming white peony with gold center and see what comes up.
     
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    Try Google-ing "Kelways Nurseries Peony's" - many pics. An old and famous UK nursery.
     
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