Description
Bartzella, a fragrant semi-double, on mature, well grown plants have a double flower form possible. The large flower opens lemon-yellow with small red flares near base. Many layers of well-formed petals surround cluster of greenish carpels in the center. Stamen filaments usually visible. Excellent habit, robust, prolific increase, bush of medium to tall height. Fast grower, rapidly making a large bush. Healthy foliage, dark green, deeply cut, remains attractive throughout the growing season into fall. Leaves reminiscent of tree peony ancestry. Makes an excellent presentation in the garden.
Awards
APS Gold Medal 2006; APS Award of Landscape Merit 2009; APS Best in Show 2002; RHS Award of Garden Merit; PHS Gold Medal 2021;
Best Use
Flower border; general garden and landscape use; perennial border, deer resistant.
Basic Growing Requirements
Full Sun. Water as needed, sensitive to overwatering and waterlogged 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 ORDERS SHIP BARE ROOT AFTER HARVEST AND USDA INSPECTION IN LATE SEPTEMBER THROUGH NOVEMBER.
