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Read MoreBack in 1989, Leo Fernig (1915-1999) wrote an article in the APS Bulletin wherein he announced the forming of SPIN (Species Peonies International Network) a new group of people interested in species peonies. SPIN was successful for many years...
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A first post in this new group about peony species. As I’ve used it as the cover image for this group it’s only fitting to start with this species: Paeonia velebitensis. Wild collected in Croatia, the Velebit Mountains, East of the city/village of Karlobag, which is the area from where the dried herbarium specimens originated that Hong De-Yuan…Read More
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For those interested in Saunders peonies, a new facebook group has just been created. Apparently there’s quite some interest in it as in only a few hours it has accumulated nearly 400 members and many pictures of both common and rare Saunders varieties. Nova, Ballerina, Elizabeth Cahn, Postilion, Lotus Bloom, Cytherea, Little Dorrit, … they’re…Read More
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The species section of the site has been updated to show the latest insights from Hong about peony classification. There is also a new key to the species. Paeonia veitchii detailed info needs to be added and Paeonia rotundiloba updated later on. The Smith classification and our own list with species not mentioned/accepted by Hong will also be…Read More
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Read MoreMost of the peony species bloom before the regular cultivars of lactiflora and its' hybrids. By planting some of these it is possible to enjoy a much longer peony season and there are many attractive species amongst them with...
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Read MoreSome documentaries about tree peonies have recently appeared on youtube by CGTN Documentary. English spoken and made in China, a welcome addition for those wanting to know more about them. Launched on Jan. 1, 2011, CGTN Documentary is the only...
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Read MoreGrowing Species Peonies From: Burrell, G. "Growing species peonies." In: American Peony Society Bulletin, 2001, nr 317, pp. 19-22. From Seed to Seedling There are a great many ways to germinate peony seeds. Read the APS Bulletin over a few years or...
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Small change to the website: facebook login has been removed. Standard registration/login is now the only way to get to your account and interact with the site.
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