James R. Mann
The full double flower opens in medium pink shades. The pigmentation is more pronounced in cool spring climate and soon fading to delicate pink shades in the sun. The outside of the large guard petals and the tips of some inner petals are commonly marked by deep rose-red highlights. These dark red markings are also present on the flower buds. The large flower is generously furnished with petals, broad guards surround many layers of segments that successively grade narrower toward a center of remnant stamens. These stamens are well hidden in the high silhouette, domed shape flower. It is a nicely tailored flower with pleasing form and substance. The bush has a satisfying plant habit, it is quite vigorous and a dependable bloomer. It produces ample color on a large clump within a few years of planting. The main flower and side buds are born on long stems well above the dark green foliage. Stems sprawl when in flower and require mechanical support in the viewed landscape. It furnishes fine stems for the vase and is an excellent choice for the cut flower garden.
Awards, Best Use & Distinctions
Best Cut®; Heirloom variety; general garden and landscape use; perennial border; cut flower garden; deer resistant; cutter in commercial use.
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.
