'Kisseltoes'
Originator: (Klehm, 1999)
Group: Herbaceous Hybrid
Bloom period: Very Early
Bloom week: 1
Flower form: Single
Height: Semi-dwarf
USDA Zone: 3 to 7
Item number: 5209

The small single flower opens deep rose red. Two rows of guard petals surround a cluster of yellow stamens and a set of pale green carpels with rose-red stigmas. The flower size is in good proportion to the semi-dwarf plant. The infertile flower is without fragrance, neither seed nor pollen have been found. The compact bush exhibits a very satisfying plant habit. It is vigorous but slow to increase. It will grow a nice mound after a few years. This variety is a dependable bloomer with ample color. One flower per stem, no side buds, are borne close to the dense foliage. The bush holds its shape well against inclement weather events but tends to go dormant quite early in the dry and hot summer here in NW Missouri. It is a charming little peony that graces the near border or rock garden with an early dash of color.

Awards, Best Use & Distinctions
Rock Garden™; novelty variety; general garden and landscape use; perennial border; deer resistant.

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

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