Noa Jolie is a breathtaking Garden Candy® selection named after Don Smith’s beloved granddaughter. The flowers on this variety are truly remarkable, boasting gigantic blooms that can reach up to 8″ in width. These stunning flowers come in a delightful color combination of medium pink petals with a raspberry-red picotee edge. The plant itself is a showstopper, with flowers that are simply stunning. Like all Garden Candy® selections, it is resistant to deer and mildew. Additionally, this selection offers three seasons of interest, featuring lovely deep olive foliage throughout the summer and transitioning to maroon fall foliage.
This specific variety, like all introductions in the Candy Series by Don Smith, has been propagated through tissue culture, an innovative method for replicating peonies. One major advantage of this technique is the rapid production of exact replicas of the parent plant. Traditional methods like grow and divide can take years before new varieties are available in the market. Although the roots of these tissue-cultured peonies may appear smaller compared to traditional peony roots, they are packed with numerous eyes, ensuring a strong foundation for their growth and development.
