Parkland Peonies

Parkland Peonies is a field-grown nursery in southern Alberta, built on a commitment to quality, patience, and a deep appreciation for peonies.

Founded in 2016, the nursery launched its first catalogue in 2019, drawing on a collection of more than 900 named varieties. Today, approximately 18,000 plants are growing in the fields, along with numerous seedlings. The collection continues to expand each year.

A Diverse Collection for Canadian Gardens

Owner Adam Yakabuskie has two main goals: to preserve historically significant cultivars and to acquire rare and newly registered peonies whenever possible. New additions are carefully evaluated for their performance in the nursery's Zone 3a climate before being offered to customers.

This ongoing process requires long-term planning and patience, but it allows Parkland Peonies to offer both established favourites and exciting new introductions suited to Canadian growing conditions.

A Commitment to Quality Roots

Adam's approach to selling peonies is straightforward: provide customers with substantial, healthy roots with multiple eyes, true to their named variety. He believes in sending out divisions that he would be happy to receive in his own garden. Building customer trust through quality products is central to his business philosophy.

Online sales are also an important part of the nursery's operation. A well-organized website, clear cultivar descriptions, quality photographs, and a straightforward ordering process help customers find and purchase the varieties they look for.

Annual Open Garden Event

Each year, Parkland Peonies welcomes thousands of visitors to its Open Garden event, offering an opportunity to walk through five acres of peonies in bloom and experience the diversity of its collection.

Supporting the Canadian Peony Society

Adam was a major sponsor of the 2026 Peony Celebration Weekend at Reford Gardens, a joint event organized by the Canadian Peony Society and the Société québécoise de la pivoine.

He recognizes the important role CPS plays in bringing together growers, collectors, and gardeners across Canada. Supporting the Society is one way to contribute to the wider peony community and encourage greater awareness and appreciation of these plants.

With a long history of peony cultivation in Canadian gardens, the preservation and sharing of knowledge remain essential to keeping this tradition alive for future generations.

Read the article "SAY HELLO to Adam Yakabuskie – Parkland Peonies ", CPS Newsletter, Issue 25, Spring 2026 (For members only).