Here is a list of pretty similar Flowers that Look like Peonies and can confuse you with their resemblance! Pick the best one out.
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Flowers that Look like Peonies
1. English Garden Roses
Botanical Name: Rosa
English garden roses look somewhat similar to peonies; they have soft, fluffy, ruffled petals. They are available in shades and fragrances that bring a real peony-like feel to any place. Julia Child, May, and Eden Rose are the closest options.
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2. Chabaud Carnations
Botanical Name: Dianthus caryophyllus
Carnations also give a similar vibe that matches peonies. They have the same ruffled texture as a full-bloomed peony and come in various shades.
3. Marigolds
Botanical Name: Tagetes
These cheerful blooms appear in orange, sunny gold, and bronze hues with scattered petals. They flower all summer long, making a beautiful alternative to short-living peonies.
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4. Double Tulips
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Botanical Name: Tulipa
Double tulips have twice as many petals then a typical tulip. They showcase a double splash of petals that makes them a stunning alternative to peonies.
5. Ranunculus
Botanical Name: Ranunculus
Also known as crowfoot, the romantic blooms give out a colorful vibe. The ample, plump petals give them a similar appearance to peonies.
6. Dahlias
Botanical Name: Dahlia
Replicate the look and feel of peonies by including dahlias in your plant collection. They bring a welcoming note of bright color and textures to a bouquet.
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7. Hydrangeas
Botanical Name: Hydrangea macrophylla
The plump, round heads and pretty colors, hydrangea flowers are stunners that resemble peonies. They bloom from mid-spring through to late summer.
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8. Anemones
Botanical Name: Anemone
The bold petals with a bright center have too many possibilities for creativity in floral arrangements. You can go with Japanese anemones for pretty shades and petals.
9. Begonias
Botanical Name: Begonia
Tuberous begonias offer double or ruffled blooms that come in shades, including; yellow, pink, and white. They are one of the best alternatives to springtime peonies.
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10. Camellias
Botanical Name: Camellia japonica
This sculptured evergreen shrub is a beautiful cousin of peonies. It is compact, uptight, and tidy. Camellias are available year-round.
11. Lisianthus
Botanical Name: Eustoma
Lisianthus blooms just after peony season and is available for most of the year. The multi-layered, ruffled blooms have the same look and feel as peonies and roses.
12. Chrysanthemum
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Botanical Name: Chrysanthemum
This is one of the most popular cut flower varieties in the world and comes in various sizes and shapes. For a peony alternative, go for the pompon or disbud variety.
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13. Peony Poppies
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Botanical Name: Somniferum paeoniflorum
Not just the name, but this poppy variety produces flowers that also resemble peonies. The deeply ruffled blooms in pink, red, white, and deep purple hues look adorable.
Note: Peony poppies are not botanically linked to peonies; Papaver somniferum species comprises the opium poppy.
14. Japanese Quinces
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Botanical Name: Chaenomeles Speciosa
Many varieties of Japanese Quinces have the same round and beautiful shape as peonies. You can go with ‘Geisha Girl,’ ‘Melrose,’ and ‘Kishida’ for peony-like blooms.
15. Double Daffodils
Botanical Name: Narcissus ‘Delnashaugh’
Double Daffodils show off a fragrant double trumpet, double-layered blooms in white, pink, red, peach, and yellow shades that resemble peonies.
