A distinctive intersectional peony with single, rose-pink blooms washed in purplish tones at opening, reminiscent of modern hellebore colors. The petals lighten gracefully as the flower matures, retaining warmth and depth right to petal drop. Four-inch blooms are produced freely over a rounded, well-balanced plant with deep green foliage, creating a soft but striking presence in the garden. Strong-growing and exceptionally floriferous, Old Rose Dandy is a reliable landscape performer.

WHY WE LOVE IT: Old Rose Dandy offers a color you don’t often see in peonies—subtle, earthy, and sophisticated. Its hellebore-like tones, easy flowering, and excellent garden habit make it a standout for naturalistic plantings and one of those peonies that quietly earns admiration season after season.