• Description

Characteristics

Paeonia ‘Joyful Salver’ arrives early in the season, opening its pale yellow, semi-double blooms with a quiet precision that belies its energy. Each flower is carefully formed — a soft composition of lemon-tinted petals nested above dense green foliage. Compact in height but generous in performance, this hybrid is bred for growers who value timing, uniformity, and efficiency in their plots. Without side buds, the plant channels its full force into each bloom, delivering high productivity without excess foliage or distraction.

Origin JOYFUL SALVER Peony

Brought to market in 2019, ‘Joyful Salver’ is part of a refined line of hybrid peonies selected for reliability and floral discipline. Hybrid peonies are born from complex crossings — a horticultural dialogue between species — where strength, resilience, and visual harmony are the primary aims. In this cultivar, those intentions are clear: early blooming, short-stemmed, single focus. It reflects the breeder’s hand and the grower’s need — practical, precise, and quietly elegant.

HYBRID

Hybrid peonies like ‘Joyful Salver’ do not indulge in excess. They are functional beauties — created to maximise flowering performance, reduce maintenance, and perform consistently across planting zones. The absence of side buds on this variety simplifies crop cycles and improves harvest uniformity, while its compact stature makes it a clever choice for field spacing or tightly managed plots. In short: a premium tool for professionals who understand the value of focus.

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How to plant

What follows are the steps for planting Joyful Salver peony roots:
Peonies flourish in locations with plenty of sunlight and well-draining soil. Choose a location that receives at least six hours of sunlight every day and has organic-rich soil. Create a hole that is 30 cm (12 inches) broad and 10 cm (4 inches) deep. To boost soil fertility, loosen the soil at the bottom of the hole with a garden fork or spade and mix in some compost or well-rotted manure. Remove any stones or trash and break up any clumps. Insert the peony root into the hole so that the eyes (or growth buds) face up and are no more than 5 cm (2 inches) below the soil surface. Backfill the hole with dirt, gently firming it down to remove any air pockets. Thoroughly water the newly planted peony root to help settle the dirt around the roots. Soak the soil around the plant using a watering can or hose, being careful not to wash it away. Mulch the plant’s base with a 5 to 7.5 cm (2 to 3 inch) layer of organic mulch, such as shredded bark or straw.

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Do you want to order a large quantity of Joyful Salver peonies? Please don’t hesitate to contact us via email or phone. Would you like to discover our entire collection? Check our manifold range of peonies.

Roots assortment

JOYFUL SALVER

  • Colour:Yellow
  • Peony type:Hybrid
  • Flower shape:Semi double
  • Blooming period:Early
  • Productivity:High
  • Length:Short
  • Side buds:No
  • Category:premium
  • Introduction year:2019
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Groot & Groot Peonies is a Dutch family business, peonies are our passion. We grow, process and directly sell peony flowers and roots of the highest quality. The vast majority of our peonies are grown on our own farms in The Netherlands, Italy, France and South-Africa. That way we can deliver you the best fresh peonies directly from our production fields in relatively large quantities.