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Prelude of Victory

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Cultivar
Prelude of Victory
Originator
Joshua Scholten, Peony Shop Holland
Group
Herbaceous Hybrid
Date
2022
Country
Netherlands, Lutjebroek

Seedling number 5-9-2. Parentage not given. First bloomed 2013, first propagated 2015. Early-midseason blooming DOUBLE flowers open a lime-green tinged yellow, then fade to a clear yellow. Flowers are 20cm (7.9”) in diameter, outward facing, and average one to two per stem. Guard petals are frilled and ruffled. Flowers possess on average three very hairy, green carpels with pink stigmas of normal anatomy. Stamens are more than 2cm (0.75”) in length. Fertile both ways. Plants reach 80cm (31.5”) at maturity, and carry broad-pointed, green foliage with undertones of purple. Foliage at time of emergence is red. Growth habit is upright; mechanical support is unnecessary. Floriferous, and presents good potential for cut-flower production.

Reference: 2022-DIR:XX