Paeony Collection

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

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

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

Paeony, Kelways Pride of Langport (photo)
6007307 Paeony, Kelways Pride of Langport (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paeony, Kelways Pride of Langport)

Flowers in a Glass Vase, c. 1660 (oil on panel)
FIT63092 Flowers in a Glass Vase, c.1660 (oil on panel) by Heem, Jan Davidsz de (1606-84) (after); 93x69.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Dutch

Wild peony, Paeonia mascula (Paeony, Paeonia corallina). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany

Red and White Herbaceous Paeonies, 1829 (w / c with some bodycolour on vellum)
615551 Red and White Herbaceous Paeonies, 1829 (w/c with some bodycolour on vellum) by D Orleans, Louise (1812-52); 30.4x22.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Fukami-Gusa, fromaMomoyo-gusa (The World of Things) Vol I, pub
3506730 Fukami-Gusa, fromAMomoyo-gusa (The World of Things) Vol I, pub.1909 (colour block woodcut) by Sekka, Kamisaka (1866-1942); (add.info)

A Bunch of Flowers including a Peony, Roses, Hibiscus, Asters
615622 A Bunch of Flowers including a Peony, Roses, Hibiscus, Asters, Gentian and an Imaginary Blue Butterfly (graphite & w/c with traces of gum Arabic over graphite on vellum) by RedoutA©

Paeonia Montan (graphite & w / c on vellum)
615573 Paeonia Montan (graphite & w/c on vellum) by RedoutA©, Pierre-Joseph (1759-1840); 46x34.4 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia suffructicosa), 1815 (w / c, gouache
FIT118679 Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia suffructicosa), 1815 (w/c, gouache, gum arabic over pencil on paper) by Cust, Lucy (fl.1815); 54x69 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Paeony, Kelways Queen Alexandra (photo)
6007306 Paeony, Kelways Queen Alexandra (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paeony, Kelways Queen Alexandra)

Common peony, Paeonia officinalis, with cobweb
6338829 Common peony, Paeonia officinalis, with cobweb by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Common peony, Paeonia officinalis, with cobweb. Pivoine)

Paeonia Moutan var. B. Paeonia Suffruticosa, 1812 (w / c with gum Arabic over traces of
615575 Paeonia Moutan var. B. Paeonia Suffruticosa, 1812 (w/c with gum Arabic over traces of graphite on vellum) by RedoutA©, Pierre-Joseph (1759-1840); 45.8x33.3 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

The Hotel Belvedere, Lacerla
CW19241 The Hotel Belvedere, Lacerla by Rowe, Ernest Arthur (1862-1922); Private Collection; eChristopher Wood Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Pink Peony (hand-coloured engraving)
AJS65089 Pink Peony (hand-coloured engraving) by German School, (18th century); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Paeony, Kelways Lady of the West (colour litho)
6007298 Paeony, Kelways Lady of the West (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paeony, Kelways Lady of the West)

Hana-Bune, fromaMomoyo-gusa (The World of Things) Vol III, pub
3506754 Hana-Bune, fromAMomoyo-gusa (The World of Things) Vol III, pub.1910 (colour block woodcut) by Sekka, Kamisaka (1866-1942); (add.info)

Paeonies and Borage, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
3284292 Paeonies and Borage, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub. 1613 (hand-coloured engraving) by German School

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Paeonia " Krinkled white"

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Paeonia " Krinkled white"

Peaeonia Suffruticosa, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Peaeonia Suffruticosa, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)

Paeonies and Borage, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
I Paeonia Bizanthina Maior; II Paeonia Bizanthina Minor; III Paeonia Pumilis; IIII Borago flore albo; V Borago flore coeruleo; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg

Hana-Bune, from Momoyo-gusa (The World of Things) Vol III, pub.1910 (colour block woodcut). A Boat Filled with Flowers;

Fukami-Gusa, from Momoyo-gusa (The World of Things) Vol I, pub.1909 (colour block woodcut). Peonies;

Portrait of a woman holding a bowl of peonies flowers

Paeonia cv
Plate 2 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Paeonia humilis. Dried specimen taken from the museum herbarium. Cultivated at Boxford Suffolk by Miss Jenny Robinson. Source probably South of France

Paeonia sp. by Clara Pope
Plate 2 from bound volume. Bodycolour on card, 1821 by Clara Pope (ca.1768-1838). Held in the Library and Archives Date: 1821

Flowers, fruit with a Monkey and a Parrot (oil on canvas)
BAL14085 Flowers, fruit with a Monkey and a Parrot (oil on canvas) by Monnoyer, Jean-Baptiste (1636-99); Alan Jacobs Gallery, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Paeony (Paeonia morisii) close-up of flower, Sardinia, Italy, April

Paeony (Paeonia morisii) flowering, Sardinia, Italy, April

Paeonia sp. paeony
Plate 4 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Paeonia moutan cv
Plate 8 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Paeonia officinalis, common peony
Drawing by Arthur Harry Church, 1906. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Paeonia officinalis, peony
Watercolour 5 by G. van Kouwenhoven from the Dutch Collection. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

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"Paeony: A Blooming Beauty in Nature's Palette" Kelways Manual. Plants, Seeds and Bulbs have long been a trusted source for all things botanical, including the enchanting Paeonia sp. Peony. With its delicate petals and vibrant colors, this flower has captured the hearts of gardeners worldwide. From Paeonia Bakeri to Paeonia moutan cv, each variety offers its own unique charm. In June, on Mount Vettore in Umbria, Italy, these Peonies (Paeonia officinalis) paint a picturesque scene against the backdrop of nature's beauty. A Red Squirrel finds itself amidst a sea of peony flowers - an unexpected encounter that showcases the harmony between wildlife and flora. Meanwhile, a woman delicately holds a bowl filled with these exquisite blooms; their fragrance filling the air with sweet perfume. In Mount Baldo Natural Park in Europe's stunning Mount Baldo region, another Paeony (Paeonia officinalis) bursts into full bloom during June - showcasing Mother Nature at her finest. And even Red Squirrels can't resist climbing among these magnificent blossoms. Witnessing young Red Squirrels playfully exploring fern leaf peony flowers is truly heartwarming - reminding us of the joy found within nature's embrace. As one curious squirrel gazes at a red peony with admiration, it becomes clear that even animals appreciate nature's artistry. Amongst this floral tapestry lies another visitor - a female Eurasian bullfinch perched gracefully on a branch nearby; its vibrant plumage adding yet another layer of color to this already breathtaking scene. The world of paeonies is one filled with wonder and awe-inspiring moments. Whether you're captivated by their elegance or intrigued by their ecological interactions like squirrels and birds seeking refuge amongst them – there is no denying that paeonies are a true testament to the beauty that nature bestows upon us.