This peony has a long history in Finland, Sweden and Norway, and possibly back to the early 19th century in England. The registrant (Marstein (2013)) believes it fits the description...
...name intended “to pay homage to the endless Nordic summer nights and to commemorate the centenary of Finland as an independent state,” and also to reflect the registrants own Finnish...
(Auten, 1951) – Japanese type flower form. – Red. – Early – Hybrid. A brilliant orange red, with yellow markings and occasionally a tuft in the center. Officinalis x albiflora....
...plants are free and persistent bloomers. “It seems to be almost impossible to get stock of this variety free from nematodes.”—Fewkes. “Very shy bloomer. Much inclined to disease. Almost worthless...
...loosely formed flower of delicate color, illumined throughout by the bright yellow glow from the buried stamens. “Very tall; strong growth; free-blooming; broad foliage.”—Little. “Tall; strong growth; free-blooming; good foliage.”—Thurlow....
...yellow stamens when fully opened; fragrant. Medium tall; vigorous; upright growth; free-blooming. Medium dark green foliage. A peony of variable quality. Frequently it has very few petals and is marked...
