The Splendor of Peonies in the Tallinn Botanical Garden
Text Susanna Poikela
Photos Annika Lepp
The Tallinn Botanical Garden is once again organising the popular Peony Days event from 22 to 28 June. During the event, visitors can admire the flowering of almost three hundred peony varieties, take part in guided tours, and get tips on growing peonies.
The Botanical Garden has an impressive peony collection on display, which includes peony varieties and hybrids in different colours. The exhibition also tells the story of the history of peony cultivation.
“Peonies have risen alongside roses to become one of the most popular mid-summer perennial flowers. These showy and durable flowers charm with their blossoms,” says Anne Jaakson, curator of the peony collection at the Tallinn Botanical Garden.
Guided tours led by Jaakson will be organised during Peony Days. Visitors can buy seedlings from the selection of the Mädapea Manor garden. On Saturday 28 June, the event will also be coloured by the Tuisulinen dance group.
Peony Days programme:
Sunday 22 June
11:00–16:00 Seedling sale
12:00 Guided tour
Friday 27 June
11:00–16:00 Seedling sale
14:00 Guided tour
Saturday 28 June
11:00–16:00 Seedling sale and advice on growing peonies
12:30 Tuisuline dance group
All events in the programme are included in the price of the entrance ticket to the Botanical Garden. The Tallinn Botanical Garden is open daily from 10:00 to 19:00, and the Palm House from 11:00 to 19:00.
