P. officinalis 'Rosea Plena'
Origin.: (unknown, bef. 1700)
Group: Species
Bloom period: Early Midseason
Bloom week: 3
Flower form: Double
Height: Semi-dwarf
USDA zone: 3 to 7
Item number: 5499

Double; large flower, opens medium pink, fading to lighter pink shades with frosted edges in the sun. Large, well-formed guard petals, inner segments same color, narrower and slightly fringed, prominent green carpels on mature flowers. Attractive flower which is of good form and substance, one bud per stem. Good habit, vigorous, excellent grower with ample color on a semi-dwarf height bush. Medium green foliage on strong stems, free standing when grown well. Adds a unique presence to a perennial border.

Awards, Best Use & Distinctions
Historic Variety; Novelty; general garden and landscape use; perennial border.