Variety Origin: Joker is an internationally renowned high-quality peony variety, belonging to the Herbaceous Hybrid Group. In 2021, it won the Gold Medal from the American Peony Society (APS).
Core Characteristics: Petals are arranged in a well-proportioned, staggered manner. Outer petals are expansive and grand, inner petals are compact and delicate. Some stamens are petaloid, forming a unique texture, giving the flower a lively and distinctive posture.
Cultivation Performance: A typical sun-loving variety, requiring 6+ hours of direct sunlight daily, tolerates light partial shade. Extremely cold hardy. Prefers loose, fertile, well-drained slightly acidic to neutral soil (pH 6.0-7.5). Avoid heavy, compacted soil.
Joker peony takes “APS Gold Medal quality, unique multi-colored flower form, and strong adaptability” as its core advantages, becoming a benchmark variety among mid-season peonies.
