Peony Registry

Single, Parentage Burma Ruby x unknown. First bloomed 1960. Early. Fiery red flower, tulip like cupped buds, ruffled flower petals. Has pollen and stamens, no seeds. Blooms are 30% larger than Burma Ruby. 28″ height. Exceptionally strong stems. 8-10 blooms on a three-year-old plant. Clean green foliage, center of flower, pure yellow. Seedling # 60-62. Name suggested by Lois E. Klehm.

Note: Awarded the American Peony Society’s Gold Medal in 1992.  Recipient of the Award of Landscape Merit for superior landscape qualities – 2009.