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Lord Bacchus

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Cultivar
Lord Bacchus
Originator
Joshua Scholten, Peony Shop Holland
Group
Herbaceous Hybrid
Date
2022
Country
Netherlands, Lutjebroek

Seedling number 16-17-89. Parentage not given. First bloomed 2015, first propagated 2017. Early-midseason blooming DOUBLE flowers are pink with ruffled, frilled petals that present a light pink, blurred petal edge. Color fades to light pink. Flowers are 16cm (6.3”) in diameter, upward facing, and average one per stem. Bud size is 4cm (1.6”). Three hairy, light green carpels with pink stigmas are present. Has pollen, and produces seeds. Plants reach 65cm (25.6”) at maturity, and carry broadly pointed, green foliage. Growth habit is upright, vigorous, and does not require mechanical support. Named for the Roman god of wine.

Reference: 2022-DIR:XX