Coral Sunset
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Coral Sunset
Originator
Wissing
Group
Herbaceous Hybrid
Date
1965
Country
USA, IL
Parentage: Minnie Shaylor x Otto Frobel, first bloomed about 1965; seedling number unknown. Double hybrid, deep coral, flat form, reliable, stamens, pollen, no seeds, fragrant. Good substance. Good stem strength with excellent foliage, 34 inches, early, vigorous. Appears to be a sister seedling of Coral Charm. Mr. Wissing worked over 26 years to achieve these beautiful and unique coral hybrids. One bud per stem. Plant patent applied for.
Note: Awarded the American Peony Society’s Gold Medal in 2003. Note: Recipient of the Award of Landscape Merit for superior landscape qualities – 2009.