Peony Registry

Seedling number: 9-68C. Parentage: Seedling SG16 x Lavender Whisper’. First bloomed 2019, first propagated 2019. Early midseason blooming SEMI-DOUBLE to DOUBLE flowers are a pale blush color, are 14 cm (5.5”) in diameter, upward facing, and average one per stem. Guard petals are cupped, rounded, ruffled, and are typically 5 cm (2”) in width. Fragrant. When present, carpels are three in number, primarily underdeveloped, tomentose, and cream-colored. Stigmas are pink, and of normal anatomy. Stamens are less than 1.25 cm (0.5”) in length, with filaments that are uniformly yellow in color. Produces pollen; seed fertility has not been noted to date. Staminodes are oblanceolate and linear in structure, and identical in color to the surrounding petalage. Disk is occasionally visible with few projections, and is pink in color. Leaflets are broad-pointed, and green in color. Plants reach 81.25 cm (32”) at maturity. Growth habit is upright; mechanical support is unnecessary.