Description
Cora Louise, a semi-double, large flower opens pure white with brilliant purple flares. Large outer petals surround several rows of segments that grade smaller toward the center of yellow stamens. The purple filaments with the stamen create a ring around the prominent, pale green carpels. Both flower form and substance are very satisfying. It is a charming flower with a mild fragrance.
The bush has an excellent plant habit, it is vigorous and quick to increase. It is a dependable bloomer with ample color on an attractive, compact bush within a few years of planting. The blooms are carried near a canopy of the dark green foliage. The leaves are deeply cut, and the shape is reminiscent of their tree peony ancestry. Short, stiff stems hold the flowers upright and the bush holds its shape well against inclement weather events. Cora Louise is an excellent choice for the flower border.
Best Use
Fragrant; general garden and landscape use; perennial border.
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.
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