Characteristics

Paeonia ‘Lady Orchid’ opens with a poise that’s hard to overlook — a classic double flower in a muted pink, shaped like a cup gently cradling its own fullness. Its outer petals are smooth and broadly arranged, while the inner layers fold densely in a structure that holds up well under varying weather. Side buds offer a reliable succession of blooms, and its normal-length stems make for uniform field presentation. In late-season plots, ‘Lady Orchid’ performs with the calm assurance of a well-bred standard.

Origin LADY ORCHID Peony

Registered in 1942, ‘Lady Orchid’ stands as a quiet constant among lactiflora cultivars. This variety was developed in an era that favoured structure, symmetry, and predictable return — all traits it continues to deliver. With its late flowering profile, strong stems and side bud production, it offers growers both stability and gentle charm at a time when many early varieties have faded from the scene.

LACTIFLORA

Lactiflora peonies form the bedrock of traditional peony breeding, prized for their adaptability, reliability and multi-season resilience. ‘Lady Orchid’ exemplifies these traits with a balanced, upright posture and blooms that maintain their form well beyond opening. The consistent pink shade makes it suitable for both cut flower growers and landscape designers seeking even tonality and form repetition across planting areas.

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