Canadian Peony Society

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Peony Parentage List Updated December 10, 2007 - check Hybridization

Did you know that...?

peonies are long-lived (over 50 years).
peonies are hardy (to USDA zone 2).
peonies are drought tolerant.
peonies are low maintenance.
peonies are deer-resistant.
with thoughful selection of cultivars, the peony bloom season can last 6-8 weeks (see Related Sites - Bloom Times Project)
many new varieties have strong stems.
peonies have been cultivated for more than 2000 years as medicinal and ornamental plants.
flowers come in a range of colours, including yellow, coral, peach and lavender, in addition to white, blush, pink, magenta, and red.
"rosy snouts" in spring, lush foliage all summer, and colourful seedheads provide lasting interest.
blooms may be single, semi-double, double, anemone, or Japanese in form.
their scent can be classified as rose, lemon, honey, or musk.

About the Canadian Peony Society

The Canadian Peony Society was formed in January 1998. Our Constitution was adopted at the first Annual meeting in June 98.

Our aims are: to promote the growing, improving and use of peonies in the garden and for home decoration; to encourage peony breeding to produce distinctly Canadian peony hybrids; to locate and record locally bred peonies, and produce a national registry of collections and their location; and, to sponsor an annual peony show and encourage regional shows.

The Society’s activities include: a quarterly newsletter, "Paeonia Nordica"; an online discussion group on Yahoo; plant sales; a seed exchange; and an annual national flower show. In addition, regional chapters of the Society are being formed, whose activities include local educational meetings, garden tours, and root sales. There is an active Breeding Program and a Heritage programme is being organised. There are currently over 300 members (from Newfoundland to British Columbia) in the Society; membership is open to anyone with an interest in peonies.

Enquiries about the Canadian Peony Society may be directed to info@peony.ca.

2010 Fee Schedule

Join us in growing the queen of flowers! Membership renewals are due January 1, 2010.

Membership

Canadian residents:
$15 annually
$40 for three years
$65 for five years
$275 Lifetime

Non-residents:
US$18 annually
US$50 for three years
US$300 Lifetime

Contact Information

Post:
Canadian Peony Society
PO Box 28027
RPO Parkdale
468 Albert St.
Waterloo, ON N2L 6J8

Email:
membership@peony.ca

Please make cheques or money orders payable to the Canadian Peony Society. Do not send cash through the mail. You will receive your membership card and our latest newsletter in the following few weeks.