PL#4327
'Top Hat'
Paeonia
Introduced in 1952 by American breeder Glasscock, Paeonia ‘Top Hat’ is a refined semi‑double peony known for its bright, cheerful pink blooms and clean, well‑structured form. Flowers open in late spring with broad, lightly ruffled petals arranged around a warm golden center, giving the variety a fresh, uplifting look in the garden. The color holds well in sun, and the semi‑double form provides fullness without heaviness, making it equally suitable for borders and cutting. The plant forms a sturdy, upright clump of deep green foliage that remains attractive throughout the season. While not an APS award winner, ‘Top Hat’ has earned steady appreciation for its reliability, balanced habit, and consistently strong garden performance. Thriving in full sun with fertile, well‑drained soil, it is a long‑lived, easy‑to‑grow choice that brings bright, classic charm to spring landscapes.
Public reference
- Genus
- Paeonia
- Species
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- Cultivar
- Top Hat
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- Hardiness zones
- 3–8 (USDA)
- Mature height
- 3.333 ft
- Mature width
- 2–2.5 ft
- Description
- Introduced in 1952 by American breeder Glasscock, Paeonia ‘Top Hat’ is a refined semi‑double peony known for its bright, cheerful pink blooms and clean, well‑structured form. Flowers open in late spring with broad, lightly ruffled petals arranged around a warm golden center, giving the variety a fresh, uplifting look in the garden. The color holds well in sun, and the semi‑double form provides fullness without heaviness, making it equally suitable for borders and cutting. The plant forms a sturdy, upright clump of deep green foliage that remains attractive throughout the season. While not an APS award winner, ‘Top Hat’ has earned steady appreciation for its reliability, balanced habit, and consistently strong garden performance. Thriving in full sun with fertile, well‑drained soil, it is a long‑lived, easy‑to‑grow choice that brings bright, classic charm to spring landscapes.
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- Deciduous / evergreen
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- Thornless
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