Paeonia Collection

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Paeonia sp. peony
Plate 1 From Drawings of Kew Plants by Franz Bauer (1758-1840). Detailed close-up of flower head. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Peony head (Paeonia sp. ), X-ray
Peony head (Paeonia sp.), X-ray

Single, large pink and white peony flower. Paeonia. Shakuyaku
5855595 Single, large pink and white peony flower. Paeonia. Shakuyaku.; (add.info.: Single, large peony flower with pink and white petals and yellow and pink frilled center)

Single crimson peony bud among dark green leaves. Paeonia suffruticosa
5855598 Single crimson peony bud among dark green leaves. Paeonia suffruticosa.; (add.info.: Bush of large, dark green leaves, woody dark brown branches)

Shakuyaku or Chinese peony, Paeonia lactiflora, and purslane speedwell, Veronica peregrina
FLO4653523 Shakuyaku or Chinese peony, Paeonia lactiflora, and purslane speedwell, Veronica peregrina. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Senshu no Hana

The peony in the tree, the sheep. Moutan peony, Paeonia officinalis, with swallowtail butterfly
FLO4596914 The peony in the tree, the sheep. Moutan peony, Paeonia officinalis, with swallowtail butterfly. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz 'Precious

Peony officinale - Tree peony, Paeonia officinalis (Carmine-flowered moutan, Moutan officinalis var. punicea)
FLO4711809 Peony officinale - Tree peony, Paeonia officinalis (Carmine-flowered moutan, Moutan officinalis var. punicea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Frederick W. Smith after J.T

The Common Peony. Common peony, Paeonia officinalis. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz 'Precious
FLO4596944 The Common Peony. Common peony, Paeonia officinalis. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz 'Precious and illuminated collection of the most beautiful and curious flowers

Peony, Paeonia officinalis, and licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical
FLO4668316 Peony, Paeonia officinalis, and licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Crimson peony flower with seeds, Paeonia officinalis
5856605 Crimson peony flower with seeds, Paeonia officinalis; (add.info.: Crimson peony flower with seeds, Paeonia officinalis. Handcolored copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by J)

Single large pink and white peony flower. Paeonia suffruticosa
5855599 Single large pink and white peony flower. Paeonia suffruticosa; (add.info.: Single peony flower in full bloom: large crenellated petals, dark pink at the base and white at the top)

Two peony flowers. Paeonia obovata. Yama shakuyaku
5855597 Two peony flowers. Paeonia obovata. Yama shakuyaku.; (add.info.: Two peony flowers: one white with pale green veins)

Peony officinale - Tree peony, Paeonia officinalis (Party coloured moutan, Moutan officinalis var. variegata)
FLO4711823 Peony officinale - Tree peony, Paeonia officinalis (Party coloured moutan, Moutan officinalis var. variegata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Frederick W. Smith after J

White Flower 02
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White Flower 01
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Roots, stem and leaves of the mountain peony. Paeonia obovata. Yama shakuyaku
5855596 Roots, stem and leaves of the mountain peony. Paeonia obovata. Yama shakuyaku.; (add.info.: Roots, stem and leaves of the mountain peony. Yellow and orange leaves at base of stem)

Large white peony flower (underside). Paeonia albiflora. Shakuyaku
5855594 Large white peony flower (underside). Paeonia albiflora. Shakuyaku.; (add.info.: Large white peony flower (underside) with green stem and dark green leaves. Paeonia albiflora. Shakuyaku

Peony (Paeonia officinalis) Mt Vettore, Umbria, Italy, June

Red Squirrel standing between peony flowers Date: 30-06-2021

Tree peony, Paeonia moutan. Paeonia ?? suffruticosa. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

White peony, Paeonia lactiflora (Paeonia albiflora). Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Peony, Paeonia moutan rosea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, 1825

Blue-headed fantail, Rhipidura cyaniceps 1 and peony, Paeonia suffruticosa 2. Pitpit, Pivoine. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d

Peony (Paeonia sp. ), X-ray
Peony (Paeonia sp.), X-ray

France, La Garrigue. Mas du Garrigue, pink flower (PR)

Pink Mountain Peony, USA

Red Party Theme
Lydia Jacobs

Pink Peony
Ruth Day

Crimson peony, Paeonia officinalis
5856711 Crimson peony, Paeonia officinalis by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Crimson peony, Paeonia officinalis. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by James)

Close-up bouquet of three pink peonies in a glass vase in Surrey, B. C. Canada
Close-up bouquet of three pink peonies (Paeonia) in a glass vase; Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Close-up bouquet of pink and white peonies in a glass vase in Surrey, B. C. Canada
Close-up bouquet of pink and white peonies (Paeonia) in a glass vase; Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Paeony (Paeonia officinalis) flowering, Mount Baldo Natural Park, Mount Baldo, Italy, Europe. June

Red Squirrel is climbing on peony flowers Date: 30-06-2021

young Red Squirrels with fern leaf peony flower Date: 03-06-2021

red squirrel looking at a red peony Date: 03-06-2021

finch; bullfinch; female, Eurasian bullfinch; common bullfinch; Pyrrhula pyrrhula
red squirrel and finch with a peony and lupine flower Date: 19-06-2018

Red Squirrel, squirrel, Sciurus vulgaris, Eurasian red squirrel, Sweden
red squirrels with a peony and lupine flower Date: 19-06-2018

Red Squirrel between peony leaves Date: 02-07-2021

Red Squirrel looking up between peony flowers Date: 02-07-2021

two woodpigeon with peony flowers Date: 02-07-2021

Red Squirrel and woodpigeon with peony flowers Date: 30-06-2021

Pink peony

Peony officinale - European peony, Paeonia officinalis, with flower, leaf and outline of flower parts
FLO4604096 Peony officinale - European peony, Paeonia officinalis, with flower, leaf and outline of flower parts. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by Lambert Junior from a drawing by Pierre

Narrow-leaved peony, Paeonia tenuifolia, Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Peacock tiger flower, Tigridia pavonia. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Vanda tricolor orchid. Chromolithograph from an illustration by B. Herincq from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

The Old Manor House, Hackney, formerly the residence of the Tyssen family. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of Antiquaries from his J.T

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"Paeonia: A Colorful Symphony of Nature's Beauty" From the delicate Paeonia tenuifolia with its linear leaves to the vibrant Paeonia sp. Peony, and the enchanting Paeonia Bakeri, this genus of flowering plants never fails to captivate our senses. With its diverse species like the elegant Paeonia moutan cv and the charming Pink Peony, each bloom tells a unique story. In picturesque locations like Mt Vettore in Umbria, Italy, where Paeonia officinalis thrives in June, these flowers paint landscapes with their mesmerizing hues, and is here that nature unveils its masterpiece as a Red Squirrel gracefully stands amidst a sea of peony flowers. Amongst them all reigns the majestic Tree Peony, known scientifically as Paeonia moutan. Its regal presence commands attention and admiration wherever it grows. And not far behind is its counterpart - the White Peony or Paeonia lactiflora - exuding an air of purity and grace. The allure continues with the captivating Peony moutan rosea showcasing shades of pink that evoke feelings of romance and tenderness. Even under an X-ray lens, these blossoms reveal intricate details unseen by the naked eye. But it's not just humans who appreciate their beauty; even birds like Blue-headed fantails find solace among these magnificent blooms. Their harmonious coexistence reminds us of nature's interconnectedness, and are more than just flowers; they symbolize resilience and endurance as they withstand changing seasons year after year. They remind us to embrace life's fleeting moments while leaving an everlasting impression on our hearts. So next time you encounter a peony – whether it be fiery red or pure white – take a moment to marvel at its splendor because within those petals lies nature’s gift waiting to be cherished forevermore.