Mr. Ed
Large fragrant, bomb double flower may open in a range of colors at random that include blush pink, deep pink, cream, and mixed cream/pink bi-colors on the same bush. It is a chimaera sport of 'Mons. Jules Elie’ and flower form and size are identical. Very satisfying plant habit, vigorous and good grower, a dependable bloomer with prolific color on a spreading, medium height bush. The foliage is glossy, dark green, the leaflets are quite large. Long, straight stems sag with opened flower, the presentation in the viewed landscape needs support. Provides a unique display in the landscape and yields fine stems for cutting.
Awards, Best Use & Distinctions
Best Fragrant®; Best Cut®; general garden and landscape use; perennial border; cut flower garden; 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.
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.
