2023 American Peony Society Gold Medal Winner

As enchanting as the city of lights Paris, Gay Paree Peony, Paeonia, will charm you with its totally unique blossoms. Considered a novelty, the plant brings an entirely distinct look to the garden. Petals of deep cerise surround the ethereal white anemone-type center. Wonderfully fragrant along with strong stems makes it a top choice for cutting. Each flowering stem produces two to three side buds to extend the bloom and cutting season.  A superior variety, Gay Paree boasts of winning the top prize by the American Peony Society, the prestigious Gold Medal. American Peony Society recommends Gay Paree. According to the American Peony Society:

Gay Paree is notably one of the most floriferous peonies and established clumps may be expected to produce in excess of 50 flowers during the late-midseason bloom period. Plants exhibit superior stem strenght reaching 33 inches and carry the multitude of flowers to perfection….A consistent performer, this cultivar provides a vivid and dramatic presentation, especially in large clumps.

Excellent for garden beds, use Gay Paree in cutting gardens, perennial, pollinator, and cottage gardens. Deer and rabbit resistant. Disease resistant and easy to grow.

Winner of the prestigious Gold Medal Selection award of the American Peony Society, the Society’s highest honor. Gold Medal winners possess exceptional beauty and consistency, truly the finest Peonies in the world.

Adding to further support to its many worth attributes. Gay Paree has been awarded the American Peony Society Award of Landscape Merit. Peony cultivars bestowed this award are chosen for superior ornamental value, overall appearance in the landscape throughout the growing season, and reliable performance. 

A delightful reward for being a Peony grower is their gorgeous cut flowers. Peonies are excellent plants that are easy to grow in full sun to part shade. Although Peonies prefer a sunny location, giving them a break from the hot afternoon sun will prolong their beautiful flowers.

Peonies like rich soil. Adding a shovelful or two of compost when planting will give you the best results. Peonies must be planted at the correct depth to ensure flowering. Peony’s eyes should be 1 1/2″ – 2″ below soil level. Peonies are very long-lived. They can be left alone, never needing to be divided.

Fresh dug Peony roots will be available for pickup between October 15-31. As soon as we receive your roots, we will contact you for a pickup date and time for your preorder.