Peony Registry

Parentage: P. cathayana x P. rockii. ‘Feng Dan Bai’ x P. qiui. First bloom unknown, first propagated 2022. First bloomed 2011, first propagated 2011. Mid-late season blooming SINGLE flowers are reddish-pink, 17-18 cm (6.5-7”) in diameter, upward facing, and average one per stem. Guard petals are ruffled, twisted, and notched, and are typically 7.6 cm (3”) in width. Purple flares with sharp edges emanate from flower center and transcend approximately 25% of overall petal length. Fragrant. On average, flowers carry five yellow-green, moderately hairy carpels. Stigmas are pink, and of normal anatomy. Stamens are between 1.25-2 cm (0.5-0.75”) in length, with reddish-purple filaments that fade to white at the tips. Sheath is complete; reddish-purple in color. Fertile both ways. Plants reach 88 cm (34.5”) at maturity, and carry broadly-cut, green foliage. Growth habit is upright. Name romanized is Hóng xiá mǎn tiān, roughly translating to “The sky is full of red clouds”.