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Cultivar
Celebration
Originator
Nicholls / Wild & Son
Group
Lactiflora
Date
1964
Country
USA, MO

Double. Deep rose. No parentage given. Deep pink peonies are much in demand and this one is an eye-catcher in its color class. Col. Nicholls described its color as deep rose purple, which a color chart gives as mallow purple. The large rose type flower has a center of small, finely cut petals giving it an airy appearance. It has good form and substance with no stamens. The plant is strong, growing with stiff stems and dark green foliage. Tall, late. Seedling # N 630.

Reference: 1964-172:06