A botanical study of Paeonia 'Green Lotus', celebrating the rare green-flushed flowers and refined beauty of this historic Chinese tree peony.

Paeonia 'Green Lotus'

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A botanical study of Paeonia 'Green Lotus', celebrating the rare green-flushed flowers and refined beauty of this historic Chinese tree peony.
  • A botanical study of Paeonia 'Green Lotus', celebrating the rare green-flushed flowers and refined beauty of this historic Chinese tree peony.
  • A botanical study of Paeonia 'Green Lotus', celebrating the rare green-flushed flowers and refined beauty of this historic Chinese tree peony.
Paeonia 'Green Lotus'

Paeonia 'Green Lotus'

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. Paeonia suffruticosa'Green Lotus' (绿香球) is a Chinese tree peony, a woody shrub that retains its branching framework throughout the year and produces flowers on permanent stems each spring. Among the rarest and most unusual peony cultivars, it is celebrated for its distinctive green-tinted petals, elegant flower form and subtle colouring. This botanical study explores the quiet beauty and remarkable individuality that make this cultivar unlike any other peony.
Botanical Observation

At first glance, the flower appears almost white, but closer observation reveals delicate washes of pale green woven through the petals. The colouring is subtle rather than dramatic, emerging most clearly towards the centre of the bloom and along the gently ruffled edges. As the flower matures, the green tones soften further, creating a luminous harmony between ivory, cream and fresh spring green.

The densely layered petals form a full, rounded bloom while maintaining an airy lightness. Each petal catches the light differently, creating gentle tonal shifts that reward prolonged observation. Rather than relying on vivid colour, Green Lotus captivates through restraint, inviting attention to the subtle relationship between form, texture and light.
About the Flower

Introduced: In cultivation for centuries

Botanical Name: Paeonia suffruticosa 'Green Lotus' 绿香球 (Lǜ Xiāng Qiú)

Type: Tree peony

Origin: China

Green Lotus is one of China's most distinctive traditional tree peony cultivars, prized for its rare green-flushed flowers and refined elegance. The fully double blooms are typically medium to large, with numerous delicately layered petals that display soft green, ivory and creamy white tones. The unusual colouring is most noticeable when the flowers first open, gradually becoming paler as they mature.

Like many historic Chinese tree peonies, Green Lotus is valued not only for its ornamental beauty but also for its cultural significance. Its rarity, subtle colouring and graceful flower form have made it a treasured cultivar among collectors and peony enthusiasts, representing the long tradition of Chinese peony cultivation.
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 layered structure of the petals, while transparent washes of pigment capture the delicate transitions between soft green, ivory and cream. Particular attention is given to preserving the subtle tonal variations that distinguish this remarkable cultivar, allowing its quiet beauty to emerge through carefully controlled layers of colour.
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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