Variety Origin: Pietertje Vriend belongs to the genus Paeonia in the family Paeoniaceae. It is a classic double-flowered hybrid horticultural variety of the Paeonia lactiflora lineage, carefully cultivated by Dutch breeders in the mid-to-late 20th century.
Core Characteristics: The petals are soft, moist, and light like silk gauze, feeling silky, soft, and elastic to the touch. The overall flower form resembles a blooming hydrangea, exuding a fresh and luxurious style.
Cultivation Performance: Excellent cold hardiness. Prefers full sun (requires 6-8 hours of light daily). Prefers deep, loose, fertile, well-drained slightly acidic to neutral loam. Avoid saline-alkaline areas and low-lying waterlogged areas.
Pietertje Vriend peony is the “gentle 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.
