What secrets lurk in peony DNA?
by Barbara Gilmore USDA ARS Arctic and Subarctic Plant Gene Bank, Alaska, and Nahla Bassil, and Kim Hummer USDA ARS National Clonal Germplasm Repository, Oregon

In 2010, we had the opportunity to start a project conserving peony (Paeonia L.) genetic resources in the National Plant Germplasm System. We received approval from the US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, National Program Leaders, to begin obtaining and managing peonies at the Arctic and Subarctic Plant Gene Bank in Palmer, Alaska, and the National Clonal Germplasm Repository in Corvallis, Oregon. . . . . [read more...]

The historic Clarke peony collection at the Devonian Botanic Garden
by Deborah Merriam

The Devonian Botanic Garden in Devon, Alberta (near Edmonton) has a sizeable collection of herbaceous and species peonies, most of which were donated by Cyril M. Clarke in the late 1940s. This collection includes a number of now-rare cultivars, and provides us with a fascinating glimpse into the history of peony cultivation in Alberta. . . . [read more...]

Peony Cultural Requirements
by Deborah Merriam

Excerpted from 'Herbaceous Peonies: the Perfect Prairie Garden Perennial', previously published in Kinnikinnick, Autumn 2003, Vol 18 No 3. This article covers the basics of how and when to plant and divide herbaceous peonies. . . . [read more...]

Species Peonies - an Introduction
by Leo Smit

A collection of articles on species peonies and their cultivation, written by the chair of the CPS' Species Group. . . . [read more...]

Why Won't My Peony Bloom?

A Canadian Peony Society checklist. [read more...]

Cutting and Storing Peonies for Later Use
by Don Hollingsworth

Learn how to cut peonies for the show bench or just a delayed display in your home. [read more...]