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Lactiflora peonies are often the type of peony Grandma used to grow. An excellent peony to grow, they are known for their great fragrance. They are also well used in cut flower production. Lactiflora peonies typically have sidebuds that often extend the life of the peony bush. There are thousands of varieties of lactiflora peonies as many of these were some of the first peonies introduced into the market.

Some of our favorite lactiflora cultivars include:

Mrs. FDR
Myrtle Gentry
Angel Cheeks
Candy Stripe
Kansas
Krinkled White ... and so many more.

Peony cultivars are included at the end of most descriptions.
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Sarah Bernhardt Peony Mischief Peony Big Ben Peony
Sarah Bernhardt Peony
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Mischief Peony
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Big Ben Peony
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Heirloom. Full double, soft pink flowers with edging a little lighter that the inside. This double pink has stood the test of time and continues to perform as gorgeously scented pink and has always been a favorite in the cut-flower industry.  A few petals show crimson edges; may need some support in the garden landscape, but these gorgeous flowers are well worth it.  Late bloomer. (Lemoine, 1906)  Lactiflora Heirloom. Late blooming single (most singles are early) of apple blossom shades of pink, graceful in form and carriage, and does not lose its attractiveness as the bloom ages. Shows Japanese parentage in its plant habit. Pollen and seeds. (Auten, 1925) Lactiflora
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Blooms early season ... this tall, double red peony is wonderfully fragrant. Fully double bomb blooms sit atop stems that stretch to 4 feet. Because the blooms aren't overly large, it performs well without support. This peony has the reputation of performing well in the south. (Auten, 1943) Lactiflora
Angel Cheeks Peony Duchess de Nemours Peony Lady Alexander Duff Peony
Angel Cheeks Peony
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Duchess de Nemours Peony
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Lady Alexander Duff Peony
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Blooms midseason; Bomb; Height: 26", slightly fragrant. Soft pink flower perfect in an elegant garden or a cottage style garden.  An excellent cut flower.  Gold Medal 2005. Award of Landscape Merit.  (Carl G. Klehm, 1970) Lactiflora Heirloom. Full white double, large. A very old and extremely beautiful peony...it's well worth including in your garden. A hint of yellow and green at the base of petals. Very popular peony in the cut flower industry, it is deliciously scented. May need staking.  (Calot, 1856) Lactiflora Heirloom. Semi-double to double; blush pink, luxurious flowers. Mild fragrance. Named after royalty, Lady Alexandra Duff was the granddaughter of Queen Alexandra. She was born in 1891, just a child when Kelway named his famous peony. Fall color. Pollen and seeds. (Kelway 1902)
Gay Paree Peony Do Tell Peony Mother's Choice Peony
Gay Paree Peony
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Do Tell Peony
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Mother's Choice Peony
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An outstanding peony recognized through the years. Guard petals are a deep cerise with a center ranging from pink to creamy white, Average height is 33 inches with a medium sized bloom. Gold Medal, 2023, Award of Landscape Merit, 2014. (Auten, 1933) Lactiflora
Light pink, outer petals pale orchid pink. A reverse color contrast, much admired. Plant medium height, vigorous, prolific increase. A very admired bloom and very nice cut flower. Height: 30 inches. Gold Medal 2004 . Award of Landscape Merit. Possible seeds. (Auten 1946) Lactiflora
Award-winner peony with fully double blossoms packed with creamy-white petals with a faint blush. Blooms measured 8" for us and perfectly formed flowers display few magenta streaks on their petal edges. Wonderfully fragrant, the pretty blooms grow on strong stems rarely requiring staking. Gold Medal 1994. (Glasscock, 1950) Lactiflora
Madame Calot Peony Carol Peony Green Halo Peony
Madame Calot Peony
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Carol Peony
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Green Halo Peony
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Heirloom. Double type; large; early. Globular at first, very light old-rose-pink with creamy tints in the collar, and the somewhat darker center strongly marked with crimson flakes; very fragrant. Tall; extremely floriferous; strong stems. Excellent foliage. A cut-flower variety of considerable popularity because of its earliness, unfailing productiveness, and the general high quality of its blooms. . (Miellez, 1856)

Pure, true red double, rose center with good stems. Excellent specimen blooms early for show purposes and great for flower arrangements. May need support. The flower presentation is well worth the effort. Best in Show 1968. (Bockstoce, 1955) Hybrid
A fragrant, snowy white topping of frilly petals and petaloides crown this semi-double flowered peony. Underneath lie unusual green guard petals. Unusual color -- an eye catcher in the garden. A pop of gorgeous chartreuse . (Roy G. Klehm, 1999) Lactiflora
She's My Star Peony Stars and Stripes Peony
She's My Star Peony
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Stars and Stripes Peony
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Early mid-season bomb with warm, multi-colored, pink and cream blossoms with tightly packed petals. The double row of large guard petals nicely encircle the frilly top of the flower. Slightly fragrant, strong stems, height to 32 inches. (Klehm, 2000) Lactifora
A mid-season semi-double to double. Parentage unknown with 5-6” slightly fragrant blooms. Flowers like a starburst. Red and white striped guard petals wrap this surprise which opens as a white middle layer and then a red and white center...each flower unique reminding us of the stars and stripes. (S.Anderson/Mielke, 2022) Lactiflora