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May 29, 2024 3:46 PM CST
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Name: Linda
Carmel, IN (Zone 5b)
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I received this peony as an "extra" when I purchased some peony starts several years ago. I absolutely love it, but can't quite narrow down an ID. It is an early bloomer in my zone 5b garden. Thanks for any information you can provide.

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May 29, 2024 6:59 PM CST
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Name: LG
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It's beautiful, but very hard to ID. If you have a peony garden you can visit, you may get to see some that look similar and you could investigate further.
Not all peonies are registered, and the reason you may have received it as an extra is that the grower had no idea what it is, and because of that couldn't sell it without a name.
LG - My garden grows with love and a lot of hard work.
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May 30, 2024 10:13 AM CST
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Name: Linda
Carmel, IN (Zone 5b)
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Thanks @Mieko2 . I only wish we had a peony garden near us!! And I'll certainly enjoy this beautiful peony regardless of a name.
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May 30, 2024 2:34 PM CST
Name: Anya
Fairbanks, AK (Zone 3a)
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Agree, it is gorgeous! It does not need an ID Smiling
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Jun 3, 2024 10:30 AM CST
Name: Anne
Aroostook County, AMine (Zone 4b)
It resembles The Mackinac Grand.
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Jun 8, 2024 8:21 AM CST
Name: Valerie
Ontario, Canada (Zone 4b)
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rosebudestat said: It resembles The Mackinac Grand.


I knew it looked familiar - I totally agree - flower and leaves look like The Mackinac Grand Hurray!
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Jun 9, 2024 2:40 PM CST
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Name: Linda
Carmel, IN (Zone 5b)
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I had looked at Mackinac Grand, and the descriptions mostly seemed to fit. I appreciate your input @rosebudestat and @Vals_Garden

I certainly think it's a gorgeous peony, and love that it's one of the early bloomers, alongside my Coral Charm.
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Jun 9, 2024 3:28 PM CST
Name: Valerie
Ontario, Canada (Zone 4b)
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I don't think the APS allows names beginning with The because people tend to leave it off when they talk about it Sighing! It is actually The Mackinac Grand Thumbs up
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Jun 10, 2024 4:14 PM CST
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Name: Linda
Carmel, IN (Zone 5b)
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Vals_Garden said: I don't think the APS allows names beginning with The because people tend to leave it off when they talk about it Sighing! It is actually The Mackinac Grand Thumbs up


Thanks for noting that--I had absolutely no idea (I'm a peony novice). Glad to know the correct terminology. Thank You!
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Jul 8, 2024 7:43 PM CST
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Name: Linda
Carmel, IN (Zone 5b)
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I dug back through my old e-mails, and did indeed find that the seller at one point identified this peony is The Mackinac Grand.

Thank you for all of you who helped me with this ID.
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