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Paeonia broteri. Nice glossy foliage, good stem strength, pretty flower. Does need drier soil, several plants lost due to somewhat long periods of rain previous year and Winter.
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liked this1 CommentSome days ago we mowed down a plot of peonies which was heavily infected with (strawberry)leaf nematodes (aphelenchoides fragariae). It’s one of only a few problems with peonies that regularly occur here, the other being botrytis and, less common, phytophthora. The plants will no doubt experience a setback, but it is hoped the pest can be…Read More
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Most intersectional don’t have leafnematodes.
Treepeonies don’t seem to suffer from leafnematodes as well.
I always wondered why nobody did any research on this feature.
Today the peony world has lost a great man; Don Hollingsworth passed away at a blessed age. He was the founder and owner of Hollingsworth nursery before it was sold. A great hybridizer of peonies and prolific contributor to many peony discussions, you can find many very informative articles within the APS Bulletins or the Paeonia newsletters. If…Read More
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liked thisOne of the big boys in Holland:
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liked thisAn article about the Dutch peony growing business. Molenaar and Scholten being interviewed.
https://www.nieuweoogst.nl/nieuws/2026/06/01/populariteit-van-nederlandse-pioenrozen-neemt-toe![Profile Photo]()
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An english translation for those not speaking Dutch…
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can you offer some P. broteri seeds?