Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Paeonia x intersectional 'Canary Brilliants'
Canary Brilliants Peony
- Family
- Paeoniaceae
- Height
- 2 to 3 feet
- Width
- 2 to 3 feet
- Flower color
- Soft yellow, possibly with coral
- Foliage color
- Dark green
- Bloom time
- Late spring to early summer
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate; well-drained soil
- Maintenance
- Low; remove spent blooms
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 4 to 9
- Wildlife
- Butterflies
About this plant
Paeonia x intersectional 'Canary Brilliants' is a vibrant and eye-catching perennial known for its stunning, soft yellow blooms. From late spring to early summer, it produces large, bowl-shaped flowers with a dazzling yellow hue. The petals are slightly ruffled and have a subtle sheen, giving them a luminous, almost glowing quality. The plant's lush, dark green foliage provides a striking contrast to the bright blossoms, enhancing their visual impact.
A hybrid between tree peonies and herbaceous peonies, 'Canary Brilliants' combines the best traits of both parent types, offering the robustness and large flowers of tree peonies with the vigor and perennial nature of herbaceous varieties. Originating from hybridization efforts to blend these characteristics, 'Canary Brilliants' is prized for its impressive floral display and adaptability, making it a standout choice for garden beds and borders.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Columbines · Lungworts · Daylilies · Japanese anemones · Bleeding hearts · Catmint
Design tip
The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. Because it is easy about light, use it to carry a planting from a sunny end of the bed into the shadier side.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
