Peony Registry

Cultivar
Eureka
Originator
Terry
Group
Lactiflora
Date
Country
USA, IA

Species — P. albiflora. Originated by Terry. Donated by Farr. DESCRIPTION OF BLOOM — Type of bloom anemone. Form of bloom globular, compact. Differentiated. Not entirely transformed. Color (total effect) 4 (155) tyrian rose; guards streaked light in center; collar same as guards; center clear. The very strong blooms have a tendency to produce low crown. Fragrance unpleasant X. Blooming time mid-season. Small size. DESCRIPTION OF PLANT — Habit of plant medium erect, medium height, medium compact. Growth strong and healthy. Stem medium long, medium strong, red. Blooming habit medium to shy. Lateral buds undeveloped, healthy. Foliage well furnished, dark green, fine; veins red. COMMERCIAL VALUE — For cut bloom poor; landscape value poor. Variety as a whole poor.

Reference: 1911-CUB 306:079