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Diana the Huntress

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Cultivar
Diana the Huntress
Originator
Joshua Scholten, Peony Shop Holland
Group
Herbaceous Hybrid
Date
2022
Country
Netherlands, Lutjebroek

Seedling number 16-17-05. Parentage not given. First bloomed 2016, first propagated 2017. Mid-season blooming SEMI-DOUBLE flowers are light-pink, with outer petal edges a blend of cream and light pink. Flowers are 15cm (6”) in diameter, outward facing, and average one per stem. Guard petals are frilled and ruffled. Fragrance noted. Flowers possess on average three tomentose, green carpels with dark pink stigmas of normal anatomy. Stamens are between 1.25-2cm (0.5-0.75”) in length. Has pollen, and produces seeds. Plants reach 70cm (27.5”) at maturity, and carry broadly pointed, green foliage with undertones of purple. Foliage is red at time of emergence. Growth habit is upright, and mechanical support is unnecessary. A fine cut-flower. Named for the Roman Goddess.

Reference: 2022-DIR:XX