Variety Origin: Glorious Imprint is a new peony variety bred by American breeder Roger F. Anderson in Minnesota in 2013. It completed international variety registration in 2023. Belonging to the Paeonia section, it is a cultivated variety promoted in recent years that combines classical qualities with excellent characteristics.
Core Characteristics: Color is uniform. Outer petals are cup-shaped with small notches on the edges. Plant habit is compact and well-proportioned, with resilient stems requiring no support. Foliage is narrow, pointed, dark green, and glossy. Individual flower and vase life both reach 7-10 days, with the overall plant bloom period lasting 2-3 weeks.
Cultivation Performance: Extremely cold hardy, tolerating -30°C, adaptable to USDA zones 3-8 and most temperate regions of northern China. Prefers full sun and fertile, loose, well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic soil; avoid clay and waterlogging. Foliage is thick with good disease resistance, showing strong tolerance to common issues like leaf spot. Low maintenance. Best planted in autumn (September-October). Suitable for garden borders, specialty gardens, containers, and cut flower applications.
Glorious Imprint peony, with its elegant light pink form, mid-to-late bloom time, and low-maintenance characteristics, offers value for garden display, containers, and cut flowers. With broad adaptability and simple care, it is a high-quality choice for peony cultivation in temperate regions.
