Fragrant, semi-double, double on well grown mature plants; large, flower opens light yellow, color fades with age. Broad petals, fluted and margins notched, grade narrower inward, surround a cluster of yellow stamens. In center inconspicuous green carpels, stigma red, flower fertile both ways, has pollen and seed. The attractive flower is nicely formed and of quite good substance. Side buds extend bloom. Good plant habit, vigorous and fast to increase, a dependable bloomer with ample color on a substantial, tall bush. Sturdy, erect stem carries flower above the foliage canopy. Bush well clothed in semi-glossy dark green foliage, remains attractive for most of the growing season. The bush form holds well against rough weather, stake if found necessary. It makes a great presentation in the flower border, furnishes fine stems for the vase and attracts honey bees and pollinators.
Awards, Best Use & Distinctions
Best Cut®; BeeLoved®; novelty variety; fragrant; general garden and landscape use; perennial border; cut flower garden; attracts pollinators and honey bees; deer resistant.
MAKE YOUR GARDEN COME ALIVE!™
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.