Peony Quitzin

Peony Quitzin is one of those rare varieties that immediately stands apart from the rest of the border. The enormous double blooms emerge in unusual green-yellow shades before softening into layers of cream, pale butter yellow, and warm champagne tones. Deep within the flower, subtle peach colouring adds extra depth and complexity, giving each bloom an almost hand-painted appearance.

The flowers are densely packed and heavily petalled, forming large rounded blooms that feel both dramatic and refined at the same time. As the buds gradually open over several days, the colouring continues to evolve, making the plant visually interesting from the very first bud stage through to full flower.

Flowering late in the peony season, ‘Quitzin’ extends the display well into early summer and combines beautifully with soft pastel perennials and darker foliage plants. Mature plants reach around 80–90 cm tall and produce strong stems with healthy dark green foliage that remains attractive long after flowering has finished.

Originally bred by Swedish hybridiser Harald Fawkner, this uncommon peony is particularly valued by collectors for its rare colour palette and distinctive flower form. The blooms also carry a light, fresh fragrance that feels crisp rather than overly sweet.

Peony ‘Quitzin’ prefers a sunny spot with fertile, free-draining soil. Like all herbaceous peonies, it rewards patience and settles into an increasingly impressive plant over time. For reliable flowering, plant the eyes shallowly with only a light covering of soil above them.

We supply large bare root peonies with 3–5 eyes, selected for strong establishment and dependable garden performance.

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