Les Jardins Osiris

Les Jardins Osiris is a nursery specializing in perennial plants, located 30 minutes from Montreal, 45 minutes from Trois-Rivières, and 2 hours from Quebec City. Founded in 1983 by Jacques Doré, the business established a partnership in 1987 with Kiwibec and Serge Fafard, marking the beginning of a long-standing commitment to growing and offering a wide selection of perennials.

Today, the nursery offers an impressive collection of more than 250 peony varieties, including herbaceous, Itoh, and tree peonies.

The garden centre welcomes visitors from Thursday to Sunday, May through August. For customers who cannot visit in person, mail-order sales are also available, with plants shipped in September.

The Advantages of Buying Potted Peonies

According to Serge Fafard, purchasing peonies in pots offers several advantages. Customers can see the plants in bloom before making their selection, and planting can take place throughout the growing season, as soon as the soil has thawed.

Potted plants are well established before planting and generally experience less transplant stress. Their greater maturity also encourages vigorous growth. Some may even flower in their first year after planting, while others bloom the following season.

The OSIRIS Peony Series

Hybridizing has been one of Serge Fafard's greatest passions. His work has resulted in a remarkable series of peony cultivars bearing the Osiris name. Most of these hybrids have been registered with the American Peony Society.

Serge's contributions to peony hybridizing have been recognized by the Canadian Peony Society. In 2026, he received the John Simkins Memorial Hybridizer Award, recognizing his achievements in peony breeding.

Among his notable introductions is 'OSIRIS Mariette Pelland', selected as the 2026 Peony of the Year by the Canadian Peony Society.

Read the article "Say Bonjour to Les Jardins Osiris", CPS Newsletter, Issue 24, Winter 2026 (For members only)