Characteristics

Paeonia ‘Pearl S. Buck’ opens late in the season, but with such calm grandeur that it immediately commands attention. Its double white blooms, impeccably layered, appear almost sculptural in form—pure at first glance, yet often dusted with a hint of pink that catches the eye just before full bloom. Side buds ensure a succession of flowers, extending the display and making each stem a reliable performer. Tall, composed, and introduced in 2015, this Premium-category cultivar is designed for growers who value both elegance and return.

Origin Pearl S. Buck Peony

Lactiflora peonies trace their lineage to the traditional gardens of East Asia, where they were cultivated not just for beauty, but for resilience and versatility. ‘Pearl S. Buck’ is part of this long-standing tradition—refined over generations, yet unmistakably contemporary in its performance. It offers the architectural height, flower fullness, and lateral bud count prized by commercial growers and collectors alike.

LACTIFLORA

As a lactiflora type, this peony fits comfortably into large-scale production settings and curated perennial borders alike. Its tall growth habit and full heads provide both volume and vertical accent, especially valuable in late-blooming schemes. The combination of stately structure and quiet colour makes it as dependable as it is visually restrained—a true asset in strategic planting.

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