Description
Solara is a single flower form, herbaceous hybrid peony. The large flower opens buff shades and fades to buff yellow shades under the sun. The color is clean throughout, segments with a fluted texture. Two rows of broad petals surround large ring of golden yellow stamens, centered by prominent pale carpels with red stigmas. The handsome flower has no fragrance; side buds extend bloom. Good plant habit, vigorous and good grower, a dependable bloomer with ample color on a large, tall bush. Deep green foliage remains attractive well into the summer. Strong stems carry flowers near the canopy, free standing when grown well, makes a wonderful display in the perennial border.
The color is clean throughout, segments with a fluted texture. Two rows of broad petals surround large ring of golden yellow stamens, centered by prominent pale carpels with red stigmas. Solara has no fragrance; side buds extend bloom. Good plant habit, vigorous and good grower, a dependable bloomer with ample color on a large, tall bush. Deep green foliage remains attractive well into the summer. Strong stems carry flowers near the canopy, free standing when grown well, makes a wonderful display in the perennial border.
Best Use
General garden and landscape use; perennial border; mass plantings; attracts pollinators and honey bees; 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.
