Swenson Gardens
We are pleased to announce that our new intersectional hybrid (Itoh hybrid) and herbaceous peonies are now available. In 2013, we purchased Roger F. Anderson’s last generation of seedlings and are excited to share the results of his 45+ years of hybridizing with you. Roger is known around the world for his intersectionals and herbaceous peony originations and you will not find these one-of-a-kind varieties anywhere else!
Lake Minnetonka, named mni tanka by the Dakota Sioux, lies just west of Minneapolis and has great spiritual and historic significance to Minnesotans. This is where early winter-hardy apples were developed, maple syrup is harvested, and vacation hotels and streetcar boats flourished. The lake is made up of many bays, has 125 miles of shoreline, and the community of Minnetonka is home to many state leaders, celebrities, and artists. We honor its horticultural and artistic heritage with three new varieties.
24” tall, 42” wide, single, mid
Minnetonka is filled with natural beauty and remarkable private gardens. Our new “berry” has raspberry blooms with delicately crinkled petals, buttery yellow stamens, and spectacular foliage.
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26” tall, 46” wide, semi-double, mid
Sky-blue waters under fluffy clouds is the classic Lake Minnetonka view. True-white petals billow around blushing pink flares with gossamer, creamy stamens.
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34” tall, 50” wide, single, early to mid
In the gardens reaching down to Lake Minnetonka shores, nothing sets off vivid aqua waters better than shameless, unabashedly luxurious pink. Long, lush golden stamens.
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24” tall, 32” wide, single, early to mid
The most impudent of colors, gorgeous against its foliage or in a bouquet, with an exceptionally beautiful center.
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28” tall, 40” wide, single, mid
When this fancy character opens, you can almost hear the fireworks! Cream streaks against audacious pink with a dramatic bright yellow froth. Handsome foliage.
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24” tall, 36” wide, single, mid
Vibrant, vivid color that delights from across the garden and surprises up close with a frothy pop of buttery gold.
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30” tall, 48” wide, semi-double, mid
Post-Civil War, elegant hotels on Lake Minnetonka filled their lobbies with the perfume of blooms like our light-hearted pink petals with reddish flares and pale yellow stamens. Wonderful foliage.
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32” tall, 44” wide, semi-double to double, early to mid
For the discriminating collector, the only semi-double-to-double intersectional in this glamorous hue in the world. A showpiece in the garden.
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28” tall, 44” wide, semi-double to double, mid
Abundant and luminously white petals gather in flares of blushing crimson, in striking contrast to deep green, glossy foliage.
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26” tall, 34” wide, double, early to mid
May the new queen of the garden take her place! She surely exhibits royalty in color, uprightness and yes, fragrance. Oh, she also likes to come inside adorning us with her presence.
24” tall, 32” wide, single, mid to late
I am a crowing achievement of my originator’s goal to develop petite plants with small blooms. My mere 4” bloom size presents a stunning accent in smaller gardens.
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24” tall, 32” wide, Japanese, late
My petite size has its advantages for gardens with limited space. My originator developed numerous rock garden peonies that my grower is releasing over the next few years.
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36” tall, 54” wide, single, mid
Broad-leaved, intriguing foliage is dramatic in its own right. Add soft apricot and pink candy petals and the impact is spectacular.
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24” tall, 38” wide, bomb double, mid to late
Don’t get me wrong about flirting as it is okay to do that in garden situations! You will see me later in the bloom time, which is a good thing for extending color (and flirting) in your garden.
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30” tall, 40” wide, single, mid
Like the interplay of light in a spring sunrise, the top and underside of these petals try on shades of mauve, pink, and fuchsia to stunning effect.
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34” tall, 50” wide, single to semi-double, mid
Purple color and glossy foliage unlike any other intersectional! If you saw me at Peony Field Days, here’s your chance to bring me home!
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28” tall, 38” wide, single, mid
Glorious, long-legged blooms of velvety carmine-colored petals are held high above pretty foliage on very strong stems. A Roger Anderson hybrid.
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30” tall, 38” wide, double, mid
This Roger Anderson hybrid is new, rare, and our most-requested herbaceous hybrid. Double red blooms can be 8 inches wide. Stems are exceptionally sturdy
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24” tall, 34” wide, single, early to mid
Awake, oh my soul, awake. As the sun reaches high above the horizon, our gardens are awakening to a noticeable difference. A Roger Anderson’s exclusive yellow seedling.
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28” tall, 40” wide, single, early to mid
Blonde is certainly a beautiful color especially when you are a new Roger Anderson exclusive yellow seedling!
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20” tall, 30” wide, semi-double, mid
Will the circle be unbroken? Knowing there’s a better home awaiting in the sky, for now though, lets gather round Roger Anderson’s exclusive yellow peony and sing!
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24” tall, 32” wide, single, mid
Not as smooth as other single white peonies, however, my fragrance and crinkled petals attracts many gardeners and honey bees. too Hint, hint…
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20” tall, 32” wide, single to semi-double, mid
My cup runneth over with beauty, strength and fragrance. Not to be arrogant but I am certainly blessed to be one of Roger Anderson’s exclusive yellow seedlings.
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30” tall, 42” wide, double, early
Have you ever seen and smelled an ‘early blooming’ full double white? What an accomplishment at Swenson Gardens to release this new seedling to a few gardeners.
22” tall, 32” wide, single, mid
Though Roger Anderson is not quite as young as he used to be, his exclusive yellow seedling certainly has that youthful, attractive and happy glow up close and from a distance.
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26” tall, 36” wide, single, mid
Yes, I am an exclusive Roger Anderson yellow seedling; however, the lower portions of my petals have a greenish hue with a light yellow…’halo’. Very unique and luminescent!
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26” tall, 38” wide, single, early to mid
Light is consistently that, light. No darkness here especially when the sun is shining brightly. A Roger Anderson’s exclusive yellow seedling.
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30” tall, 40” wide, single, early to mid
Linen is known for its strength, coolness and luster. All those attributes ascribe this new Swenson Gardens exclusive seedling. Very noticeable during early to mid bloom.
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22” tall, 30” wide, single, early to mid
Do honey bees love me? Seems like every time they visit me their pollen press is full. Human photographers also love me for the unique colorations of my blooms.
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26” tall, 38” wide, single, early to mid
Back in 1856 an English chemist William Perkin accidentally discovered this color. Little did anyone know that my mauve colored blooms could be seen by a few gardeners in 2021.
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30” tall, 44” wide, single, early
Roger Anderson’s new yellow seedling officially calls this meeting to order. Sorry no seating available so you will have to stand. I know there are many of you here so let’ get started.
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34” tall, 46” wide, single, early
You may know my mom, Little Dorrit, but I grew up much taller than her. Even my bloom is almost 7 inches wide. Mom is certainly proud of me as I also have a very pleasing fragrance.
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24” tall, 32” wide, single, mid
Hopefully you have optical stabilization on your camera as I think I see you shaking looking at me through your viewfinder. I know, I know, you have never seen a peony bloom like me.
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30” tall, 42” wide, semi-double, early to mid
Wrinkles, creases, pressed and folded describe my delicate appearance. Please do not crumple or squeeze me too hard even though my fragrance lures you in!
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40” tall, 44” wide, semi-double to double, early to mid
Swenson’s have kept me hidden from you far too long! Finally, they have shown me to the world. Yes, I’m that lovely so negotiate your purchase quickly before they hide me again.
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30” tall, 42” wide, semi-double to double, early to mid
Looking for a sublime ‘white’ peony? My qualities are sophisticated, extremely good, beautiful and enjoyable. Seriously I’m that noble and majestic!