BeeLoved^® 'Valentine'
Origin.: (Hollingsworth, 2004)
Group: Lactiflora
Bloom period: Midseason
Bloom week: 4 & 5
Flower form: Semi-double
Height: Tall
USDA Zone: 2 to 8
Item number: 0194

The semi-double flower opens deep red shades with a yellow center. The bright pigment is clear throughout, retaining most of its brilliance until petals drop. The near spectrum red color is more pronounced in a cool spring, attaining a nearly blood red shade, an uncommon color in a peony flowering at this season. Broad outer petals surround rows of segments that grade successively smaller toward the center of yellow stamens, small segments and carpels. The substantial flower is of a pleasing, well-tailored form. This peony has a satisfying plant habit and increases well, growing a large clump within a few years of planting. It is vigorous and a good bloomer with ample color on a substantial, tall bush. The flower is presented relatively high above the foliage and the long stem spreads with the opened bloom, especially if subjected to rain. Overall, the bush keeps its form well enough and light support typically is sufficient when flowered in the viewed landscape. The bush is well-covered with glossy, deep green foliage. Leaflets remain green well into summer here in NW Missouri. It is an eye-catcher in the landscape garden.

Awards, Best Use & Distinctions
BeeLoved^®; Our Own Peonies; general garden and landscape use; attracts pollinators and honey bees; deer resistant.

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Basic Growing Requirements
Full Sun. Water as needed, sensitive to overwatering and waterlog conditions. Soil pH 6.5-7. Fertile, well-draining soil.

Disclosure: The image(s) above shows the actual cultivar named and described on this page. The pictures are a fair and accurate depiction of the flowers as they are, in vivo, and are not staged or altered otherwise. The descriptions are based on our experience with plants that are grown by us here in NW Missouri. All images and information presented are subject to US Copyright ©, cultivar names may be subject to US Registered Trademark ®, and/or subject to specific breeder rights such as US Plant Patent and/or USDA Plant Variety Protection as well as specific State of Missouri crop protection laws, and all rights thereto are reserved. Please note plant size, color, and health is due to a variety of environmental factors so results cannot be guaranteed and additionally that different web browsers may display colors slightly differently. These varieties may not be propagated commercially or exported without specific license and may be subject to export/import regulations. For inquiry send a written letter to Hollingsworth Peonies, P.O. Box 233, Maryville, MO 64468.