Characteristics

This tall grower blooms mid-season with upright confidence. Introduced in 1999, ‘Saffron Innocence’ belongs to the deluxe class—not for extravagance, but for its quiet authority. It doesn’t dazzle in numbers, nor does it crowd itself with side buds. Instead, it arrives with intention. The colour is a mellow yellow, like candlelight in early spring. Its productivity is consistent, its shape simple and open, like it has nothing to prove.

Origin SAFFRON INNOCENCE PEONY

Born from the careful hands of breeders who understand restraint, this peony carries the calm of well-made things. Since its introduction, it has earned a loyal place in gardens that value subtlety over show. Its intersectional character makes it resilient, but it wears that strength lightly—more whisper than shout.

INTERSECTIONAL

As an Itoh hybrid, ‘Saffron Innocence’ thrives where others sulk. It combines the best traits of herbaceous and tree peonies, with strong stems that hold steady and foliage that stays handsome well into the season. It pairs beautifully with soft pinks, pale oranges, or silvery greens—its yellow acting as the warm breath between them.

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