A botanical study of Paeonia 'Madame Louis Henry', celebrating the refined single blooms and luminous blend of apricot, rose and cream of this historic tree peony.

Paeonia 'Madame Louis Henry'

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A botanical study of Paeonia 'Madame Louis Henry', celebrating the refined single blooms and luminous blend of apricot, rose and cream of this historic tree peony.
  • A botanical study of Paeonia 'Madame Louis Henry', celebrating the refined single blooms and luminous blend of apricot, rose and cream of this historic tree peony.
  • A botanical study of Paeonia 'Madame Louis Henry', celebrating the refined single blooms and luminous blend of apricot, rose and cream of this historic tree peony.
Paeonia 'Madame Louis Henry'

Paeonia 'Madame Louis Henry'

Paeonia × lemoinei'Madame Louis Henry' is a tree peony, a woody shrub that retains its branching framework throughout the year and produces its magnificent flowers on permanent stems each spring. One of the earliest lutea hybrids introduced, this historic cultivar is admired for its elegant single blooms, in which soft shades of apricot, rose pink and creamy yellow blend in a delicate harmony. This botanical study celebrates the refined beauty and painterly colour palette that have made Madame Louis Henry's treasured tree peony for more than a century.
Botanical Observation

The flowers possess a remarkable softness, with broad, gently rounded petals that seem to glow as light passes across their surface. Delicate washes of apricot and blush pink merge with creamy yellow, while deep maroon flares at the base of each petal create a subtle focal point around the golden stamens. Unlike densely petalled cultivars, the open flower form reveals the graceful architecture of the bloom, allowing each petal to contribute to the flower's quiet elegance.

As the bloom matures, the colours become increasingly delicate, giving the flower a luminous, almost translucent quality. The restrained palette and refined structure create a sense of calm, making Madame Louis Henry one of the most understated yet sophisticated tree peony cultivars.
About the Flower

Introduced: c.1907

Botanical Name: Paeonia × lemoinei 'Madame Louis Henry'

Type: Tree peony (Lutea hybrid)

Origin: France

Botanical name: Paeonia × lemoinei 'Madame Louis Henry'

Introduced in France by the breeder Henry in the early twentieth century, Madame Louis Henry is recognised as one of the earliest lutea hybrid tree peonies to reach cultivation. It is valued not only for its historical significance but also for its distinctive colouring and elegant flower form.

The single flowers typically measure 16 to 18 cm across, displaying a beautiful blend of apricot, rose pink and creamy yellow with rich maroon markings at the base of each petal. The woody framework of the shrub supports the flowers above finely divided foliage, creating an elegant display each spring. Its rarity, historic importance and subtle colouring continue to make it highly prized by collectors of tree peonies.
Process & Materials

Painted with ink and pigments on watercolour paper, this botanical study combines the disciplined precision of traditional Gongbi painting with close observation of the flower's form and colour. Fine brushwork defines the graceful structure of each petal, while successive layers of transparent pigment recreate the subtle transitions between apricot, blush pink and creamy yellow. The painting seeks to preserve both the botanical character of the cultivar and the quiet elegance that distinguishes this historic tree peony.
Artwork Details

Year: 2022

Medium: Ink and pigments on watercolour paper

Dimension: A3 (29.7 x 42 cm)

Artwork Status: Available by Equiry

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