PEONIES
Peony of the Year 2024
Prosperity Maud
It brings us immense joy to unveil the winner, Prosperity Maud—a captivating peachy herbaceous hybrid bred by the late Maurice Ménard, and notably, chosen for the first time through the collective voice of our members.
Prosperity Maud is a hard-to-find peony, and there are not many plants in commercial production. It was the first peony from the Ménard seedling collection that Lindsay D'Aoust registered back in 2003. The flowers are an unusual shade of apricot and they hold their colour well. Deep pink flares at the base of each petal have their colour amplified by the deep pink base of the otherwise golden stamens.
Height: 60-90 cm
Fragrance: None
Sidebuds: 1 to 2 per stem
Staking required: No
Bloom Week: 4
[For members only / Pour membres seulement]
Prosperity Maud at Whistling Gardens
Photo by Joan Campbell
John's Dream - Peony of the Year 2023
Le Cratère - Peony of the Year 2022
Details: CPS Newsletter, January 2022
Détails: Infolettre, Janvier 2022
[For members only / Pour membres seulement]
Beatnik - Peony of the Year 2020
Details in: CPS Newsletter, April 2020
[For members only]
Seed Sale
- The Seed Exchange is a fund-raising project which helps to support the operations of the Society. It provides access to peony seeds from hundreds of varieties of peony, including species, lactifloras, hybrids, and woody peonies.
- Donated seed comes from Society members across Canada, the U.S. and by special arrangement from Whistling Gardens, Wilsonville, ON.
- Most of the seed is open pollinated. There are also some special crosses made by some of our donors.
- Seed packets for all listings are priced the same but the number of seeds in a packet will vary depending on the number of seeds we have received.
- Packets of seed mixes can be ordered free of charge by organizations and institutions for educational or research purposes.
- Seed can be ordered by e-mail or mail. Instructions and pricing are provided on the downloadable seed list. Payment may be made by sending an e-transfer to CPS via treasurer@peony.ca, by cheque payable to Canadian Peony Society or by PayPal or major credit card.
ROOT SALE
Stay tuned for more information about the 2024 CPS Root Sale
We’re hoping to have a wide selection of unique and rare peonies for the 2024 root sale. So, keep us in mind if you think you might have something to donate this year!
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COMMERCIAL VENDORS
Peonies can be purchased from many sources. Experience has shown that the best results are obtained by buying from a grower or peony specialist. The roots you get from these people are generally larger, fresher, and true to name, though mistakes do happen. A reputable source will not hesitate to correct any inadvertent errors they may have made.
CANADIAN PEONIES
Alphabetical Listing of Registered Canadian Peonies to 2023
Botanical Gardens
Montreal Botanical Garden (Montréal, QC)
The Oshawa Valley Botanical Garden (Oshawa, ON)
Royal Botanical Gardens (Burlington, ON)
Toronto Botanical Gardens (formerly The Civic Garden Center)
VanDusen Botanical Gardens (Vancouver, BC)
Whistling Gardens (Wilsonville, ON)
Who We Are
We are a Society dedicated to the growth and development of Peonies. We are always looking for new members and enthusiasts to join the Society, so join us and come and share your passion!
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Contact Info
Canadian Peony Society
4338 Line 26
St. Pauls, ON N0K 1V0
info@peony.ca