Peony Registry

Cultivar
Dorothy
Originator
Kelway
Group
Lactiflora
Date
Country
United Kingdom

Species — P. albiflora. Originated by Kelway. Donated by Thurlow. DESCRIPTION OF BLOOM — Type of bloom single. Form of bloom flat. Color (total effect) violet rose 4 (145); guards clear. Single row of guards, smooth carpels, red stigmas. Fragrance unpleasant XX. Blooming time mid-season. Size medium to large. DESCRIPTION OF PLANT — Habit of plant erect, medium height, compact. Growth strong and healthy. Stem medium long, medium strong, green. Blooming habit free. Buds borne m clusters, healthy. Foliage very well furnished, medium to light green, coarse; veins green. COMMERCIAL VALUE — For cut bloom poor; landscape value medium. Variety as a whole medium.

Reference: 1911-CUB 306:069