Peony Registry

Cultivar
Alma
Originator
Shaylor
Group
Lactiflora
Date
1916
Country
USA, MA

Japanese type flower form; medium size; midseason. Light pink, darker on the edges and in the middle of the petals, paling to white at base; center composed of incurved, narrow, canary-yellow petaloids and greenish yellow carpels; fragrance poor. Medium height; fairly floriferous; strong stems and good foliage. An attractive but somewhat irregular flower which is often spoiled by extra pink petals or “feathers” in the center.

Reference: 1928-B-d:080