Characteristics

Paeonia ‘Joyful Moon’ doesn’t glow—it radiates. This early-flowering hybrid opens in creamy yellow double blooms that appear almost lit from within. With tightly layered petals forming a broad, luminous sphere, each flower balances weight and elegance on a single strong stem. Grown to a uniform, medium height with no side buds, Joyful Moon delivers high productivity and clean structure across the crop. Its compact bloom shape and striking colour lend themselves to premium cut flower use, while the plant’s consistency makes it equally valuable in controlled cultivation. Introduced in 2019, this variety offers the steadiness growers depend on, with the rare softness of a yellow that never shouts.

Origin Joyful Moon Peony

Joyful Moon was introduced by Anderson of Swenson Gardens as part of a refined series of hybrids focused on early emergence and strong floral form. Its lactiflora ancestry provides petal fullness and visual richness, while hybrid strength ensures predictable growth, weather resilience, and efficient harvest cycles. Bred for professionals, Joyful Moon has quickly earned its place among premium cultivars that balance market appeal with horticultural discipline.

HYBRID

Hybrid peonies like Joyful Moon are developed to raise the bar on structural reliability, flower form, and timing. Compared to lactiflora types, hybrids offer earlier flowering, sturdier stems, and reduced susceptibility to disease or weather damage. With no side buds, upright habit, and minimal maintenance requirements, Joyful Moon is a textbook example of what a professional-grade hybrid should deliver.

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