🌺 Paeonia ‘Cytherea’ – Coral Glow in Morning Light
Semi‑double blooms of intense coral‑rose, fading to peach‑pink as they age
🌸 Paeonia ‘Cytherea’ – A Living Love Letter
She arrives early, like spring’s first whisper — a luminous bowl of cherry-rose, glowing with promise. As the day stretches and softens, so does she, fading gently to a peachy blush, a bloom in motion, telling time through color.
Awarded the American Peony Society Gold Medal, ‘Cytherea’ is no ordinary flower — she’s a muse for designers who crave bold beginnings. Her sturdy stems hold each bloom like a quiet proclamation, and her glossy green leaves frame the story with elegance and strength.
Romantic. Resilient. Radiant. She’s the kind of flower that doesn’t just decorate — she speaks.
- 📅 Harvest stage: Soft marshmallow bud
- 💧 Proper conditioning: Recut under water; hydrate in clean water with preservative
- ❄️ Storage temperature: 1–3 °C
- 🍃 Ethylene sensitivity: Low
- 📦 Packaging: Bundle loosely; allow airflow
- 🛒 Purchasing hints: Firm buds with good color
- 🚚 Transport: Cool, shaded, hydrated
- 🌍 Native to North America? No
- 🐝 Pollinators Fed: Bees
✂️For Floral Designers
- Luxurious focal bloom for high‑end work
- Strong stems support oversized heads
- Works beautifully in monochrome or pastel palettes
- Design Inspiration
- Romantic: Pair with soft pinks and airy filler
- Rustic: Combine with seasonal perennials for a garden‑gathered look
- Contemporary: Use en masse for dramatic impact
🎉For Event Planners
- Statement bloom for weddings and galas
- Holds well in cool venues
- Photographs beautifully in all lighting
Quick Specs
- 📅 Season: Late spring to early summer
- 🌿 Vase Life: 7–10 days fresh
- 📏 Stem Length: 20-30″
- 🌸 Fragrance: Light, sweet
Ordering
📦 Availability: Late spring into early summer
📦 Quantities: 5 stems per bunch
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Marketing Angle for Designers
🌸 Romantic Elegance
“Like a living love letter, Cytherea opens in vivid coral‑rose and softens to peach‑pink as the day unfolds. This natural color shift creates a bouquet that feels alive and evolving, just like the celebration it’s part of. Its lush, bowl‑shaped blooms and gentle fragrance make it a perfect choice for clients who want romance with a touch of drama.”
💎 Modern‑Luxury Statement
“With its award‑winning form and luminous, shifting tones, Cytherea is a showpiece bloom that commands attention. The strong, upright stems hold each flower like a work of art, while the saturated coral‑rose hue adds a bold, editorial edge. Ideal for clients seeking a high‑style focal that’s as rare as it is unforgettable.”
🌿 Rustic‑Garden Charm
“Fresh from the early‑summer garden, Cytherea brings a warm, just‑picked vibrancy to your designs. Its coral‑to‑peach blooms mingle beautifully with seasonal perennials and textured greens, creating arrangements that feel abundant, joyful, and full of life — perfect for couples who want their flowers to tell a story of the season.”
🌸 Paeonia ‘Cytherea’
Sustainably cultivated and locally grown in Arlington, WA, ‘Cytherea’ peony features vivid pink petals and a golden center that radiates cheerful energy. A perfect choice for designers sourcing from a fresh flower wholesale supplier who values both beauty and environmental responsibility, it adds a bright, romantic pop to spring and early summer designs.