Characteristics

Paeonia ‘Heavenly Tower’ is a cultivar that doesn’t merely bloom—it composes itself with architectural precision. Each flower, single to semi-double in form, unveils cream-white petals lightly brushed with pink, edges ruffled like silk caught in motion. Measuring 13 to 15 centimetres across, these blooms emerge individually per stem, held firm by upright stalks that do not waver. Rising to a mature height of 85 cm, the plant maintains a clear silhouette throughout its early to midseason flowering. Though scentless, its strength lies in structure—built not to seduce, but to endure. Ideal for cut flower use, it balances beauty with practical resilience.

Origin Heavenly Tower

Introduced in 2018 by Roger Anderson in collaboration with Swenson Gardens, ‘Heavenly Tower’ is the result of a decade-long refinement. First seen in bloom in 2013, this selection emerged from a lineage focused on garden performance and form clarity. It reflects a shift in modern breeding: not toward extravagance, but toward efficiency and elegance, tightly bound in every bloom it presents.

HYBRID

As a hybrid, ‘Heavenly Tower’ benefits from deliberate parentage. Unlike its lactiflora cousins, this variety boasts earlier bloom times and reduced maintenance demands. Its hybrid vigour ensures both reliable field performance and compatibility with commercial schedules. No side buds, no distractions—each stem carries one carefully curated moment. Growers value it for its uniformity; designers for its clean lines.

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