Peony Registry

Cultivar
Hestia
Originator
Daphnis
Group
Lutea Hybrid
Date
1977
Country
USA, NY

First bloomed 1973. Parentage. Generation—BC-2; BC-1 self pollinated. Rich bright red double, Four to five rows of petals, each row evenly arranged forming complete circles. Petals are rather small in comparison with other hybrids. There is a warm feeling in this flower. Good stem strength, fragrant, seeds and pollen. Reliable. Delicate foliage. (Goddess of the hearth) Seedling # D-273

Reference: 1977-224:20