Characteristics

The „Reine Hortense” peony is a lovely herbaceous perennial renowned for its striking look and exquisite smell. This peony type grows to be 60 cm tall and broad, with dark green foliage that provides a great backdrop for its magnificent flowers.
The „Reine Hortense” peony blooms in late spring to early summer, with huge, double-petaled blossom. The blossoms have a rich, light pink color with a mildly sweet, and spicy smell. This peony is popular for cut flower arrangements because of its sturdy stems and long-lasting blooms. It is also exceptionally robust, withstanding lower temperatures and tougher growth circumstances than some other peony cultivars.

Origin Reine Hortense Peony

„Reine Hortense” peony, sometimes known as Paeonia lactiflora ‘Hortense’, is a hybrid peony cultivar produced in France in the early twentieth century. It is thought to be a hybrid between Paeonia lactiflora and an unknown peony species.
„Reine Hortense” peonies are appreciated for their huge, double, fragrant flowers that bloom in pink, white, and red. It is a tough plant that can reach 3 feet in height and prefers well-drained soil in full sun to light shade.
Although the „Reine Hortense” peony’s actual origin is unknown, it is thought to have been named after Hortense de Beauharnais, the daughter of Empress Josephine of France. Hortense peonies were introduced to the United States in the 1920s and have since become popular garden plants due to their beauty and dependability.