Being quite a newbie to peonies, I was going to ask who Don was, when I decided to Google him instead.

My search yielded this wonderful article written by him.

Sue....wanting to learn more about peonies

Here is a link that might be useful: Breeding Modern Peonies: Suggestions for Success

I would love to go to a talk on peonies, but as far as I know we don't get to many of them around here.

Sue, you can also visit his website from which he sells peonies. I have not purchased anything from him yet, but have heard many good things about his nursery.

Here is a link that might be useful: Hollingsworth Peonies

Amulet,

I wish you would not have provided that link. They are Fabulous!

Until now I have been 'fairly' content just adding numerous named varieties in the hmmmm....They are all just so pretty...with the exception of a very few...(see thread I fail to see the beauty in this one)

Sue