Berry Garcia
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Berry Garcia
Originator
Smith, D.R.
Group
Intersectional
Date
2004
Country
USA, MA
Seedling # IC-95-26. Parentage: Lactiflora ‘Martha W.’ x tree peony Reath’s A-198. First bloomed 2001. Flowers are a soft cream flushed and edged in pink with large bright burgundy flares that are often hidden by the central petals. The attractive center contains a sparse, loose ring of stamens and 4-5 green carpels with dark red stigmas surrounded by a cream colored sheath. Semi-double to double flowers, 6 inches in size, are displayed in good abundance on upright stems just above the foliage. Blooms late season. Plant height to 28 inches. Mild but pleasant fragrance. Buds: 2-3 per stem.