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...]