Abstract: The invention relates to a method for breeding purple dotted peony. 530 excellent peony varieties were obtained through parent selection, hybridization and screening. The flowers of these varieties have bright colors and pleasant fragrance. These varieties exhibit strong hardiness.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Paeonia plant named ‘Singing In The Rain II’, characterized by its compact and symmetric globular plant habit; vigorous growth habit; narrow and finely-divided foliage; freely flowering habit; bright yellow-colored flowers that are initially suffused with deep pink when opening and are arranged on strong peduncles just above and beyond the foliage; long flowering period; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Paeonia plant named ‘Smith Opus 1’, characterized by its compact and symmetrically globular plant habit; vigorous growth habit; relatively narrow and finely-incised leaves; numerous large flowers that are arranged on strong peduncles above and beyond the foliar plane; long flowering period; developing flowers are yellow in color and flushed with pink imparting a light orange color to the opening flowers; fully opened flowers are yellow in color and have large prominent red-colored flares at the petal bases; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Paeonia plant named ‘Smith Opus 2’, characterized by its compact and symmetrically globular plant habit; vigorous growth habit; relatively narrow and finely-incised leaves; numerous large flowers that are arranged on strong peduncles above and beyond the foliar plane; long flowering period; flowers with creamy white-colored petals with purple-colored margins and large prominent red purple-colored flares at the petal bases; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Paeonia plant named ‘HR 01’, characterized by its large fully double flowers that are pure white in color and highly fragrant.

Abstract: A new and distinct Paeonia cultivar named ‘RTPIV790-01’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive bright yellow, fully double, strongly fragrant flowers. Plants are vigorous, symmetrical with strong stems holding flowers above foliage, and with attractive foliage through the Fall. The new cultivar is a Paeonia, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.

Abstract: A new and distinct Paeonia cultivar named ‘RTPIV789-06’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive bright pink, fully double, mildly fragrant flowers. Plants are vigorous, symmetrical with strong stems holding flowers above foliage, and with attractive foliage through the Fall. The new cultivar is a Paeonia, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.

Abstract: A new and distinct Paeonia cultivar named ‘RTPIV791-38’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive light red, fully double, mildly fragrant flowers. Plants are vigorous, symmetrical with strong stems holding flowers above foliage, and with attractive foliage through the Fall. The new cultivar is a Paeonia, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.

Abstract: A new and distinct Paeonia cultivar named ‘RTPIV791-09’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive apricot/peach colored, fully double, mildly fragrant flowers. Plants are vigorous, symmetrical with strong stems holding flowers above foliage, and with attractive foliage through the Fall. The new cultivar is a Paeonia hybrid suitable for ornamental garden purposes.

Abstract: A new and distinct Paeonia cultivar named ‘RTPIV791-01’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive creamy pale yellow suffused with pink, fully double, mildly fragrant flowers. Plants are vigorous and symmetrical with strong stems holding flowers above foliage, and with attractive foliage through the Fall. The new cultivar is a Paeonia hybrid suitable for ornamental garden purposes.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peony plant having red-purple flowers, a perennial herbaceous shrub, having a compact, symmetrically rounded, and vigorous growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peony plant having single to semi-double red flowers, a perennial herbaceous shrub, having a compact, symmetrically rounded, and vigorous growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peony plant having double red-purple flowers, a perennial herbaceous shrub, having a compact, symmetrically rounded, and vigorous growth habit, is disclosed.