Colour: Purple
Peony Type: Lactiflora
Root Size: 3-5 Eyes
Flower Shape: Double
Blooming Period: Mid season
Productivity: High
Stem Length: Normal
Side Buds: Yes
Category: Standard
Introduction Year: 1981
 
Meet Paeonia Lactiflora ‘Avis Varner’ — a peony that doesn’t just bloom… it makes an entrance.
 
This stunning herbaceous beauty produces large, fully double flowers in a rich, velvety purple kissed with hints of red. Each bloom is lush, ruffled, and lightly fragrant — the kind of flower that stops you mid-stride just to admire it. Framed by deep green, glossy foliage, the dramatic blossoms truly steal the show from late spring into early summer.
 
Growing to a graceful 2 feet tall, ‘Avis Varner’ has strong, sturdy stems that hold its generous blooms upright with ease. Its medium height and excellent stem strength make it a reliable choice for both garden displays and high-quality cut flower production — especially in colder climates where it thrives beautifully.
 
And the best part? With proper care, this peony will reward you year after year, becoming more magnificent with every season. A timeless classic with bold character — ‘Avis Varner’ belongs in every serious peony collection.