Characteristics

Paeonia Lactiflora Chestine Gowdy delivers classic structure with a twist of contrast. The bomb-type bloom opens with vivid rose-pink guard petals that encircle a domed centre of ivory-white — a floral architecture that seems drawn from a bygone botanical illustration. At approximately 90 cm in height, this cultivar is balanced and upright, with stem strength that suits both ornamental gardens and commercial cut flower rows. Blooming in the mid-to-late season, Chestine Gowdy brings a steady, elegant rhythm to the peony harvest calendar.

Origin Chestine Gowdy Peony

As a member of the Paeonia lactiflora species, Chestine Gowdy traces its roots to East Asian flora, refined through generations of American selection. Introduced in the early 20th century, this variety exemplifies the goal of early hybridisers: dependable bloom production, enhanced form, and suitability for temperate field conditions. Its enduring presence in peony catalogues is a testament to its cultivation value and visual distinction.

LACTIFLORA

Lactiflora peonies form the backbone of herbaceous peony breeding. Their predictability in structure, fragrance, and field longevity has secured them a permanent role in large-scale horticulture. Chestine Gowdy belongs to this lineage, yet distinguishes itself through its pronounced colour contrast and architectural flower shape. The bomb-type bloom, with its built-in drama, elevates both landscape designs and cut flower arrangements with minimal intervention and maximum return.

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