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Peonies have always attracted attention with their beauty and grace. This flower delights with its tenderness and sophistication, and its wide range of shades allows you to create magnificent compositions. One of the most graceful and elegant are cream peonies. They have a lot of fans, so they are in demand.
Features of cream peonies
Cream peonies are one of the most attractive and desirable flowers due to their special coloring and unique features. In our gardens they are still quite rare and therefore even more interesting for gardeners.
These peonies are distinguished by their delicate and luxurious coloring, which combines shades of white and cream. They have different flower shapes. Cream peonies can be double with multiple layers of petals, semi-double with partially exposed centers, or single with simple petals.This variety of shapes allows you to choose peonies with different textures and flower structures, depending on your preferences.
Creamy white peonies also vary in height and bloom time.
The best varieties of cream-colored peonies with photos and names
To choose a variety suitable for growing in a particular region, you need to familiarize yourself with its characteristics. Below are the most popular cream representatives of the culture.
Blush Queen
The well-known breeding company Hoogendoorn took part in the development of the Blush Queen variety. It was created in 1949 in Holland.
The buds of the variety are characterized by a terry, rose-shaped, crown shape. They are large, reaching 15-20 cm in diameter. Most of the flower is creamy white, and the middle is pale pink. They give off a light pleasant smell.
The bush is compact, with erect shoots. It grows up to 80-90 cm. It is decorated with light green carved leaves.
White, cream and pink shades are located on the Blush Queen inflorescence alternately in the form of circles of various sizes
Bowl of Cream
The country of selection of the Bowl of Cream variety is the USA. Bred by Clem in 1963.
Large terry cup-shaped buds reach 19 cm in diameter. The inflorescences are white-cream in color with a yellowish center. The yellow stamens in the center of the flower are almost invisible behind the numerous petals. The variety has the lightest aroma.
The bush is not very tall, it grows only up to 70-75 cm. Straight light green shoots are densely covered with dark green carved foliage.
Bowl of Cream got its name due to its resemblance to whipped cream.
Gardenia
The author of Gardenia is Lins. The variety first appeared in 1955 in the USA.
When blooming, the buds reach a diameter of 20 cm. The petals seem to be airy. They are creamy white in color, to which a pinkish tint is added when blooming. The flowers are double, hemispherical. They emit a faint aroma.
The leaf blades are large in size, pinnately dissected, have a rich green color and glisten slightly in the sun. Compact bush 80-90 cm high.
In cloudy weather, Gardenia takes on a more pronounced pinkish tint.
Canary Brilliants
The cream peony Canary Diamonds was selected in 1999 in the USA by the famous gardener Anderson.
A special feature of the variety is its changing color. At first, the buds attract attention with a delicate beige hue, but as they bloom they acquire a more saturated yellow color. Some petals may have red spots. The size of the inflorescences is on average about 16 cm in diameter. The shape is lush, semi-double or terry. They have a sweet aroma with notes of citrus.
The bush of medium height has erect, strong shoots. The leaves are openwork and leathery, dark green in color.
Peony petals of the Canary Brilliants variety are velvety and delicate to the touch, with a slight waviness
Callies Memory
The Collis Memory variety appeared thanks to breeders from the USA in the middle of the 20th century.
Lush semi-double buds are quite large, 16-20 cm in diameter. Their color can change throughout the flowering period from creamy yellow to peach. There are dark burgundy spots at the base of the petals, and their border is light pink.
This cream-colored variety has a spreading bush up to 1 m high. Strong stems are well leafy. The dark green leaves are oblong, dissected.
The unusual color of Collis Memory is complemented by bright yellow stamens
Athena
The Athena variety was bred in the USA by breeder Saunders. Year of selection – 1949.
Fragrant inflorescences reach a diameter of 15 cm. They are not double, cup-shaped. The buds are two-colored - their main part is cream, and the middle is colored pinkish-carmine. Over time, they lighten to a white-cream shade. In the center of the inflorescence there are many yellow stamens.
The compact bush is abundantly covered with light green, wide, shiny leaves. It is suitable for growing in pots, flowerpots and flowerpots.
The buds emit a light scent with noticeable fruity notes
Laura Dessert
The Laura Dessert variety first appeared in France in 1913. Its removal was carried out by specialists from the Dessert company.
The airy buds have a terry crown shape. They are small, about 13 cm. The color of the flowers is pale. The outer petals are white, and the middle consists of creamy yellow petalodes. The floral aroma contains citrus notes.
Bush of medium height - from 60 to 100 cm, spreading. Beautiful openwork leaves grow on strong, erect stems.
During flowering, the petals of Laura Dessert can change their shade to lighter colors
Marie Lemoine
Cream peony Marie Lemoine was bred in 1969 in France. The author of the variety is Calot.
The buds are large, about 20 cm in diameter. Their shape is terry, pink. The color of the petals is white with a slight lemon tint. Some petals in the central part of the inflorescence may have crimson blotches along the edges.
A powerful, medium-sized bush reaches a height of 70 cm. The stems are strong and elastic, and the leaves are trifoliate, pointed, with a rich emerald color.
Peonies of the Marie Lemoine variety do not have pistils and stamens.
Moonstone
The Moonstone variety was bred in the USA in 1943 by breeder Murawska.
Double pink flowers reach an impressive size of 18 cm. During the flowering process, they change their color from pale pink to cream. The buds have a rather strong sweet aroma.
The rich emerald color of the leaves allows the seedling to remain decorative for a very long time. The compact bush grows up to 90 cm in height.
Moonstone petals of equal size give off a pearlescent glow
Gentle Voice (Yao Huang, Gentle Voice)
Cream peony Gentle Voice tree-like. Densely double flowers are considered crown-shaped, their diameter is on average 16 cm. The color of the inflorescences is creamy-yellow. They give off a light aroma.
The bush is tall, reaches 100-150 cm in height. Leaves are rich green.
Peony Gentle Voice blooms early and very abundantly
Requiem
The Requiem variety was created by breeder Saunders in the USA in 1941.
The buds are considered non-double, dicotyledonous, grow 16 cm in diameter. Pale petals grow in two rows, slightly curved inward. They have a discreet creamy white hue. The stamens are bright yellow, and the pistil is yellow-green with a pinkish tip. The smell is pleasant, barely perceptible.
The foliage is dense and dark, moderately dissected. The height of the strong emerald stems does not exceed 90 cm.
Peony Requiem is similar to a water lily, it is difficult to confuse it with other varieties of perennials
Pastelegans
This rare Ito hybrid was developed in America in 1989. The originator of the variety is Bill Seidl.
Pastelegans buds are lush, terry texture. They are very large, with a diameter of 21-23 cm. The color is uniform pastel cream with a pink tint. The matte petals have round edges, only in the center they are a little openwork. In the middle of the inflorescences there are pistils with red stigmas and golden stamens.They are visible only when the flower is in full bloom. Light scent similar to vanilla.
The bush is medium-sized and semi-spreading. On thick stems grow many lance-shaped wide leaves of a dark blue-green hue.
Pastelegans retains its semi-closed shape throughout the entire flowering period.
Cream peonies in landscape design
Cream peonies are an excellent choice for use in landscaping. Their delicate colors and exquisite flower shapes will help create a romantic and elegant atmosphere in the garden or flower bed.
You can create monochrome flower beds using only cream peonies
It is permissible to combine them with other colors to create bright and contrasting compositions.
Thanks to their universal color, peonies combine perfectly with plants of almost any color, creating harmonious compositions.
Cream varieties can be used as background plants in the garden. Their height and profuse flowering make them an excellent choice for creating a backdrop or living wall in your property. They can serve as a backdrop for other plants or become the centerpiece of a garden landscape.
Conclusion
Cream peonies have always been one of the most beautiful and elegant flowers. Their wide selection of varieties allows everyone to find a suitable option for their garden plot and give it a special charm. Each variety of cream peony has its own special beauty and attractiveness.
