A rare late-blooming double peony prized for its refined flower form and complex, softly layered colour. Large, globular blooms open in pale rose-pink and mature with deeper old-rose tones at the center, all washed with a subtle violet cast that gives the flowers depth rather than brightness. The petals are smooth, thick, and waxy, creating a composed bloom that holds its shape exceptionally well even at full maturity.

Plants are medium in height, free-flowering, and dependable, producing an abundance of well-formed blooms on wiry yet resilient stems. The foliage is clean and attractive, allowing the flowers to take center stage without distraction. Long admired by European growers and show judges alike, Jeannot has earned its reputation as a refined exhibition flower while remaining a reliable garden performer. Now seldom offered and increasingly hard to find, it represents a high level of craftsmanship.

WHY WE LOVE IT: Jeannot combines rarity, excellent bloom substance, and a colour palette that rewards close viewing. It’s a collector’s peony that doesn’t rely on size or brightness to impress—just impeccable form, balance, and quiet distinction.