This late-blooming classic, producing very large, fully double rose-type flowers in a deep, confident pink. Introduced in 1931, it combines strong fragrance with excellent substance, carried on stiff, upright stems above dense foliage that reaches cleanly to the ground. Growing to about 3 feet tall, this is a dependable, time-proven variety of enduring quality.

WHY WE LOVE IT: This is a peony that feels grounded and dependable. Loren Franklin doesn’t chase trends—it delivers size, fragrance, and strength year after year. When it blooms late in the season, it brings a sense of completeness to the peony garden, finishing things off with depth, richness, and quiet authority.