Characteristics

Paeonia hybrid ‘Cat Whiskers’ doesn’t bloom—it sketches. With semi-double flowers in soft cream to pale blush, each bloom feels drawn rather than grown, delicately framed by fine, arching stamens that dart outward like the flick of a curious tail. The form is loose yet deliberate, airy but anchored—offering a bloom that feels in motion even at rest. Reaching 85 cm in height, this early-season hybrid balances upright strength with botanical nuance. Perfect for growers and designers looking to work with texture, space, and suggestion.

Origin Cat Whiskers Peony

‘Cat Whiskers’ is the product of modern hybrid breeding, where form isn’t just inherited—it’s designed. Likely descended from lactiflora and other herbaceous progenitors, this cultivar was selected for its playful floral structure and practical field performance. Its name speaks to its signature trait: those prominent, expressive stamens that give the flower an animated presence. A novelty in both bloom type and visual rhythm, it adds lightness without losing credibility.

HYBRID

Hybrid peonies such as ‘Cat Whiskers’ are less about abundance and more about articulation. While many hybrids chase density, this one explores silhouette—an open bloom with non-traditional stamen architecture that invites closer observation. It is well-suited for florists seeking point-of-difference varieties, or growers wanting early-season diversity with visual lift and clean foliage.

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