Characteristics

Paeonia ‘Mary Brand’ makes a vivid statement in the heart of the season — raspberry-pink, fully double, and built like a classic. The bloom opens in a tight dome, its layered petals unfolding in compact succession. What sets it apart is its rich colour: deeper than pink, warmer than red — a tone that holds against light and time. With strong productivity and reliable side buds, it delivers volume without fading into the crowd. This is a bloom that cuts clean, bunches fast, and always earns its keep.

Origin MARY BRAND Peony

Introduced in 1907 and still going strong, ‘Mary Brand’ is proof that quality never dates. Its colour, form and vigour remain relevant — even among newer cultivars. In a mid-season field dominated by blushes and whites, this variety holds the line with unapologetic depth. It’s a backbone bloomer: sturdy, productive, and unbothered by trends. For growers looking to anchor their mid-season blocks with something with history and impact, ‘Mary Brand’ is the right kind of reliable.

LACTIFLORA

As a lactiflora, ‘Mary Brand’ is remarkably forgiving. It pushes steadily, even in fluctuating temperatures, and rarely loses shape to rain or heat. Its side buds allow staggered picking, and at the grading table, its structure speaks for itself — clean centres, firm heads, and no fluff. In tight schedules and unpredictable weeks, this is the one that behaves.

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