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Peony Cytherea

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Peony Cytherea, a captivating herbaceous hybrid introduced in 1953 by the renowned American breeder William H. Krekler, is a vibrant jewel named after the mythological birthplace of Venus, embodying love and beauty. Its large, semi-double flowers, spanning 5–7 inches across, unfurl in a vivid peony-red hue with warm, rosy undertones, evoking the fiery glow of a summer sunset. The loosely ruffled petals, arranged in a bowl-shaped form, surround a bright center of golden-yellow stamens, creating a striking contrast that radiates warmth and allure. Each bloom releases a mild, sweet fragrance with subtle spicy notes, perfuming the air and attracting pollinators for a lively garden display. With multiple blooms per stem, Cytherea delivers a vibrant early-season show lasting 2–3 weeks, making it a favorite for gardeners seeking bold elegance in borders, bouquets, or romantic landscapes.

This variety is as practical as it is stunning, combining vivid aesthetics with robust performance. Its strong, upright stems, reaching 70–80 cm, support the substantial blooms through rain or wind without staking, ensuring a pristine presentation in USDA zones 3–8. Thriving in full sun to light shade with fertile, well-drained soil, Cytherea establishes readily with moderate watering and becomes drought-tolerant and pest-resistant once mature, promising decades of reliable beauty. The glossy, dark green foliage forms a compact mound up to 70–80 cm wide, remaining attractive through summer and transitioning to subtle reddish-bronze tones in autumn for year-round appeal. Ideal for mixed borders, as a long-lasting cut flower with a 7–10 day vase life, or as a vibrant accent in modern or cottage gardens, Peony Cytherea infuses spaces with radiant passion and timeless sophistication.

Specs & details

Category by Type Semidouble

BreaderGrower

Suplier Greenworks

Year of origin 1953

Bulb/Plant Size 1 bare-root plant

Flower Color Pink

Established Height 70-80 cm

Flower Size 10-15 cm

Hardiness Zone 45385

Suitable as cutting flower Yes

Fragrance No

Leaf Colour Green

Flowering time May-June

Double or Single Flower Semidouble

Suitable for Large containers,Borders,Cottage gardens,Low maintenance gardens,Cut flower gardens

Sun exposure Full Sun,Partial Shade

Soil acidity Any

Soil moisture Moist but well-drained

Soil type Loam,Sandy,Stony,Loam-based compost

Watering Every week or once on two weeks

Plant spacing: 3 plants per m2

Country Netherlands

How to Plant?

Guide and tips for planting peony plants and bulbs

Choose a sunny spot in your garden with well-draining soil.
Dig a hole that is 2-3 times wider than the diameter of the peony bulb or root and deep enough to accommodate it comfortably.
Mix some compost or other organic matter into the soil at the bottom of the hole.
Place the peony bulb or root in the hole with the "eyes" (small buds) facing up and the crown (thickened stem base) no more than 1-2 inches below the soil surface.
Fill the hole with soil and gently firm the soil around the bulb or root.
Water the soil until it is evenly moist.
Cover the area with a layer of mulch to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Water the plant regularly, making sure not to let the soil dry out completely.
As the plant grows, provide support to the stem to prevent it from bending or breaking.
After the flowers have faded, cut the stem off at the base and continue to care for the plant by watering it regularly and providing it with full sun or partial shade.

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We deliver flower bulbs to more than 30 countries across Europe. The standard delivery charge is added on orders depending on the country where you live.
To guarantee the best result and quality of our plants and bulbs, we dispatch all our orders at the right planting period. We monitor harvests in The Netherlands and weather conditions across Europe and start shipping our orders according to the following schedule:

Spring season - from 24 March until 1 June.
Autumn season - from 1 October until 1 December.