Variety Origin: Odile belongs to the genus Paeonia in the family Paeoniaceae. It is a high-quality hybrid horticultural variety of the Paeonia lactiflora lineage, carefully cultivated by French breeders in the mid-to-late 20th century.
Core Characteristics: The petals are soft, moist, and light yet crisp, feeling silky and soft to the touch. The overall flower form is as luxurious and elegant as a blooming tree peony, exuding a gentle temperament.
Cultivation Performance: Excellent cold hardiness. Prefers full sun, tolerates light partial shade. Not demanding regarding soil type, prefers deep, loose, fertile, well-drained slightly acidic to neutral loam.
Odile peony is the “romantic representative” among peony varieties. It suits both the romantic demands of the high-end cut flower market and home garden planting, as well as landscape configuration.
