Peony Registry

Chinese Dragon

Back to Registry
Cultivar
Chinese Dragon
Originator
Saunders
Group
Lutea Hybrid
Date
1948
Country
USA, NY

Single; 10-14 petals, purple-crimson. Flares large and dark. Filaments coarse, maroon. Stigmas almost crimson; sheath purple. Foliage luxuriant, finely cut, with bronze tips. Stems purplish-crimson. This variety should perhaps be classed in Group 5.

Note: Awarded the American Peony Society’s Gold Medal in 1983.

Reference: 1977-B223:20