The World of the Peony (XII)

A historical introduction Species of herbaceous peonies Cultivars from Europe
The Peony in botany Species of tree Peonies Cultivars from the USA
The peony in the garden (I) Cultivars from China Itoh hybrids / Intersectionals
The peony in the garden (II) Cultivars from Japan Japan

View into the future of Peony breeding

The future

The newest experiments in peony breeding

Peony crossing is by no means over. In Europe, China, Japan, the USA, and lately also in New Zealand and Australia new peony cultivars are being produced. It will take years yet for them to be available on the market.

In Germany the crossing between Paeonia mlokosewitschii and Paeonia suffruticosa seems to be successfull.

Seeling of a crossing between Paeonia mlokosewitschii and a cultivar of the Suffruticosa group. Leaves and bud show very good the influence of the tree peony.

Foto: Sepp Stinglhammer

 In the USA some people try to cross Paeonia californica with other peonies. A great intention for some peony breeders is to get orangecoloured peonies. The future of peony breeding is exciting.

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