Characteristics

Paeonia ‘Heavenly Hint’ is a hybrid peony that delivers on every front a grower values: early blooming, upright stems, and a high yield of flawless double flowers. The buds begin in a soft, understated yellow—almost ivory—and gradually open into creamy-white blooms with pink flares brushing gently across the inner petals. Each flower stands alone on its stem, refined and undistracted. With no side buds, all the plant’s energy is directed into producing singular, premium-quality blooms. Plants reach a height of 80 to 86 cm and maintain structural integrity throughout the flowering period. What it lacks in scent, it compensates with uniformity and poise—making it a reliable performer for both the cut flower market and landscape applications.

Origin Heavenly Hint Peony

‘Heavenly Hint’ belongs to the hybrid group of peonies, developed by crossing species to combine desirable traits such as floral fullness, stem strength, and early blooming reliability. Hybrid peonies have long held a position of esteem in breeding history—from the pioneering work in China to the refinements by European and American horticulturists during the 19th and 20th centuries. This particular cultivar reflects that lineage with a distinct clarity: structured blooms, a vigorous growth habit, and striking early-season presence. Its premium classification underscores its value for commercial cultivation and landscape use alike.

HYBRID

Hybrid peonies are bred for performance and aesthetic excellence. Combining the robustness of different peony lineages, they are known for their large blooms, sturdy stems, and extended flowering capacity. ‘Heavenly Hint’, with its precise colour gradation and structured habit, is a prime example of what a modern hybrid can achieve in both field and ornamental applications.

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