A botanical study of Paeonia 'Blushing Princess', capturing the delicate blush colouring, elegant semi-double flowers and refined beauty of this celebrated intersectional peony.

Paeonia 'Blushing Princess'

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A botanical study of Paeonia 'Blushing Princess', capturing the delicate blush colouring, elegant semi-double flowers and refined beauty of this celebrated intersectional peony.
  • A botanical study of Paeonia 'Blushing Princess', capturing the delicate blush colouring, elegant semi-double flowers and refined beauty of this celebrated intersectional peony.
  • A botanical study of Paeonia 'Blushing Princess', capturing the delicate blush colouring, elegant semi-double flowers and refined beauty of this celebrated intersectional peony.
Paeonia 'Blushing Princess'

Paeonia 'Blushing Princess'

Paeonia 'Blushing Princess' is an intersectional (Itoh) peony, a hybrid that combines the magnificent blooms and finely divided foliage of tree peonies with the strong stems and perennial growth habit of herbaceous peonies. Celebrated for its graceful semi-double flowers and delicate blush colouring, this elegant cultivar brings a remarkable sense of lightness and refinement to the garden. This botanical study explores the flower's luminous character, gentle colour transitions and elegant form.
Botanical Observation

The beauty of Blushing Princess lies in its quiet elegance. The flowers open in soft blush pink with warm apricot undertones, gradually becoming paler as they mature until the petals appear almost ivory in changing light. Their semi-double structure creates an airy composition, allowing the golden stamens at the centre to remain clearly visible and adding warmth to the restrained palette.

The broad, gently undulating petals overlap with remarkable harmony, creating a bloom that feels both generous and light. As sunlight passes across the flower, subtle variations of pink, cream and peach emerge, giving each bloom a constantly changing appearance. This study focuses on preserving these delicate tonal shifts while recording the graceful architecture that defines the cultivar.
About the Flower

Introduced: 1991

Botanical Name: Paeonia 'Blushing Princess'

Type: Intersectional (Itoh) peony (Parentage: Salmon Dream × Martha W.)

Origin: United States

Blushing Princess is one of Roger F. Anderson's most admired intersectional peonies, recognised for its elegant semi-double flowers and refined colour palette. The blooms are typically 15 to 18 cm across, opening in soft blush pink before gradually fading to creamy white as they mature. Numerous side buds prolong the flowering season, creating a succession of blooms over several weeks.

The cultivar combines vigorous growth with strong upright stems that rarely require staking, while its finely divided foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season. Its graceful habit, luminous colouring and reliable performance have made Blushing Princess a favourite among gardeners and collectors seeking a peony of understated elegance.
Process & Materials

Painted with ink and pigments on watercolour paper, this botanical study combines the precision of traditional Gongbi painting with careful botanical observation. Fine brushwork records the elegant structure of each petal, while transparent layers of pigment recreate the subtle transitions between blush pink, cream and ivory. Particular attention is given to the interplay between light, colour and form, preserving both the botanical character and the quiet beauty of this exceptional cultivar.
Artwork Details

Year: 2021

Medium: Ink and pigments on watercolour paper

Dimension: A3 (29.7 x 42 cm)

Artwork Status: Available by Equiry

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