Peony Registry

Seedling number: UHS 141. Parentage unknown. First bloomed 2015, first propagated 2015. Early midseason blooming DOUBLE flowers are pink, 15.25 cm (6”) in diameter, upward facing, and average one per stem. Guard petals are cupped, rounded, ruffled, and are typically 5 cm (2”) in width. Fragrant. No carpels. Stamens are between 1.25-2 cm (0.5-0.75”) in length, with filaments that are uniformly yellow in color. Staminodes are linear and spatulate in structure, and identical in color to the surrounding petalage. Produces pollen; no seed fertility to date, though carpels may occasionally be present on a sidebud. Disk is obscure. Leaflets are broad-pointed, and green in color. Plants reach 71 cm (28”) at maturity. Growth habit is upright; mechanical support is unnecessary.