Glossary
Peony flowers are typically grouped by colour. Click on any of the colours in the menu to the left to see a table of varieties sold by Omeo as cut flowers and/or roots. We hope to add missing and new photos in the next season (Late 2007).
There are many specialised terms used in the peony industry and our varietal tables. Expanations are below.
Flower Types
There are five different types of peony flowers classified according to the petal arrangement and shape of the bloom. Cut flowers are typically bombs, doubles and semidoubles. Knowing these terms helps people descibe their preferences in peony plants and flowers.
| Flower Type | Description | Example Flower |
Double |
Large full flowers with many petals all the same size. |
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Semi-Double |
Full flowers but there are fewer petals than in doubles. Open bloom where the centre of the flower can be seen. |
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Bomb |
A neat pompom of dense smaller petals surrounded by an outer layer of guard petals. |
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| Single | Unique blossom form. One row/layer of petals with bright yellow stamens visible in the centre. |
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Japanese |
Has five or more outer guard petals and a centre of staminodes. |
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Terms Used
Cut Flower
A variety used for commercial flower production and sales.
Guard Petals
Characteristic of bomb and Japanese flowers. Outer ring of large petals encircling the central petals.
Root Division
Piece of a plant crown with three or more buds (eyes) which will grow into shoots after planting. This is how peony plants are propagated.
Staminode
A petal with pollen bearing surfaces. Appears as a thin petal with curled yelllow edges in the centre of the flower.