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Peonies, with their incredible beauty and aroma, have long been one of the most popular flowers in gardening. But when people talk about peonies, they usually imagine pink, white or red flowers. However, there are many different varieties, including green peonies, which have unique colors. This article discusses the characteristics of green peonies, presents their best varieties, and also talks about how the culture can be used in the landscape.
Features of green peonies
Green herbaceous peonies are real pearls among the many colorful varieties of this plant. Their peculiarity is that the petals are green in color or have green inclusions. This unusual color makes peonies especially attractive to gardeners and flower growers.
In some varieties of green peonies, the color of the bud or flower may vary depending on the stage of opening. For example, a bud may be greenish, and as it blooms it becomes brighter, lighter, or even acquires a different shade.
Green peonies are considered quite rare, which makes them even more valuable to collectors and connoisseurs of garden beauty.
The best varieties of green peonies with photos and names
Before choosing your favorite specimen for the garden, you need to familiarize yourself with its features and characteristics. Only after this can you purchase seedlings.
Spring Willow, Chun liu
The tree-like variety Spring Willow was created in China, the name of the breeder is unknown.
The shape of the buds is spherical, crown-shaped, densely double. Their color is two-color: most of them are light green, light green, and at the base of the petals there are dark purple spots. The flowers are quite large and grow from 12 to 20 cm.
The variety has a large bush. The shoots are strong, but at the same time flexible, with large, bright green leaves.
Due to the very dense arrangement of the inner petals, the central part of the peony never opens completely
Green Halo
The originator of the Green Halo variety is the Klehm nursery. Selected in 2000 in the USA, since then it has spread widely throughout the world.
The buds are medium-sized, semi-double and spherical, 14 cm in diameter. The petals are large, 8-10 cm long. Due to the disheveled shape of the bud, peonies can be confused with dahlias from afar. The flower is almost completely white, but has light green outer petals. In the middle of the bud there are many yellow-golden stamens.
The stems of the plant are straight and strong, its leaves have an exquisite openwork pattern and rich green color. A compact, beautifully shaped bush reaches a height of 80 cm.
The graceful green flowers of the variety have a characteristic white frame around the central petals
Green Beans (Dou lv)
The tree variety Green Beans first appeared in China relatively recently.
Its flowers are double, crown-shaped. When open, the inflorescences are quite voluminous and can reach 17 cm in diameter. The buds are spherical, and the petals are wavy and slightly corrugated. The color of the flowers is very interesting - light green. The smell is light and unobtrusive.
The height of the bush is relatively small, approximately 90 cm. The plant is densely covered with long leaves of bright green color. The texture is glossy, smooth, the shape is elegant.
Peonies of the Green bean variety are characterized by a pastel green color
Green Ball (Lv Xiang Qiu)
The Green Ball tree peony was created by Chinese breeders.
The diameter of the bud is 17-20 cm. Its pale green petals are located very closely together. Bright yellow stamens stand out in the middle of the inflorescence. Densely double spherical or crown-shaped flowers have a unique color. As the peony blooms, it changes color from light green to pinkish.
The spreading and tall bush has powerful, erect stems. Thanks to its large leaves of rich green color, the peony remains decorative throughout the season.
At first, the buds of the Green Ball are light green in color, but as they approach the end of flowering, they acquire a pink tint
Spider Green
Breeder William Krekler created the Spider Green peony back in 1980, but Roy Klem registered it much later - in 2003.
A special feature of this peony is its changing color. At the beginning of flowering, the buds are often green, and when fully bloomed, stripes of a creamy color appear. There are many yellow stamens in the center and they contrast beautifully with the wavy green petals. The variety is considered a cactus variety due to the unusual shape of its inflorescence.
The compact bush of this peony has powerful stems and bright green foliage.
The variety got its name because of its narrow curved petals, reminiscent of spider legs.
Green Lotus
Green Lotus is authored by Krekler and registered by Clem. The variety was created in 1995.
The buds are simple and cactus-shaped. The size of the flowers is medium, diameter no more than 16 cm. The color is white with light green stripes and pinkish reflections, the pistils at the end are snow-white. The aroma of the inflorescences is pleasant, floral.
The bushes of this variety are distinguished by their compact size and neat hemispherical shape. The height of the plant does not exceed 70 cm. The stems of Green Lotus are smooth and strong, do not require support, and are covered with beautiful green leaves.
In the center of the flower there are long golden stamens and green pistils with snow-white tips.
Crazy Daisy
The Crazy Daisy variety appeared in 1995 thanks to American breeder Roy Clem.
The buds are semi-double, lime-colored. The fluted petals at the tips are painted white, and their surface is decorated with carmine veins. The bright yellow stamens in the middle also add color.
The bushes of the plant grow low and neat, covered with carved medium-sized foliage. The leaves are dark green and shine in the sun.
Crazy Daisy is a cactus or dahlia peony.
George J. Nicholls
George G Nichols was bred in the United States of America. Year of selection – 1948.
When half-opened, the flowers acquire a uniform light green color that lasts for a long time. Next, the double, pink-shaped buds turn into white-green flowers. When fully opened, the inflorescences delight the eye with their pink hue with a shimmering amber glow.The flower is 20 cm in diameter and has a faint aroma.
The bush grows 75-90 cm high. The stems are strong, with green leaves.
A distinctive feature of this variety is the color that gradually changes during flowering.
Quitzin
The Kvitsin variety was selected in Sweden. It was created by the famous gardener Faulkner and registered in 2001.
Delicate petals in large quantities form dense double spherical inflorescences. Their color is presented in white and cream shades with green accents, which gradually disappear as the bud opens. In the middle you can see many greenish-peach stamens. The aroma is floral, rich.
The bush is lush, medium-sized, about 80-90 cm high. The stems are strong and thick, erect, and can bend to the ground under the weight of the buds. The foliage is openwork, green in color.
Kvitsin's inflorescences are dense, massive, large in size; individual specimens can reach 22 cm in diameter
Green Jade (Green Jade)
The dense outer and numerous inner ruffled petals of the Green Jade variety create a voluminous spherical flower. In the middle of the inflorescence there are pistils of a greenish tint, but they are almost invisible because of the petals. It has no stamens. At the initial stage of flowering, the buds are yellowish-green in color, but towards the end of this period they lighten to golden white.
The height of the tree-like bush of the Green Jade variety is 1.5-2 m. The stems are strong, the foliage is openwork and carved.
Fading in the sun, the yellow-green petals of Green Jade turn almost pure white.
Green peonies in landscape design
Green peonies can become a central accent in flower beds and flower beds.
You can create monoculture flower beds where only green peonies will predominate, or combine them with other flowers for an interesting color contrast.
For example, combining white and green peonies with purple or pink flowers will create an amazing visual effect.
They can also be placed next to shrubs or trees to create interesting arrangements with different textures and shapes. For example, green peonies can pair well with honeysuckle bushes or roses, creating visual contrasts and enhancing the overall look of the garden.
You should not plant peonies next to representatives of the Ranunculaceae family, as they greatly deplete the soil and will compete with them for nutrients.
Varieties of green peonies are ideal for cutting and creating exquisite bouquets
Their large flowers with an unusual shade can become a noticeable accent in a bouquet and give it originality.
Conclusion
Green peonies are amazing flowers that can decorate any garden and give it a special charm. Plants will enrich the area and give it individuality and originality. You can experiment with these gorgeous flowers and bring bold ideas to life in your garden design.
