Peony Registry

President Wilder

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Cultivar
President Wilder
Originator
Elwanger & Barry
Group
Lactiflora
Date

Species — P. albiflora. Originated by Ellwanger & Barry. Donated by Ellwanger & Barry. DESCRIPTION OF BLOOM — Type of bloom crown. Form of bloom globular, compact. Differentiated. Not entirely transformed. Color (total effect) lilac white 2 (7) ; guard* clear; col for milk white, lighter than guards; center same color as guards, occasionally slightly flecked with crimson; secondary staminodes present, Very compact crown, narrow collar. Fragrance pleasant XX. Blooming time mid-season. Medium size. DESCRIPTION OF PLANT — Habit of plant erect, medium tall, medium compact. Growth medium strong, healthy. Stem medium long, strong, green. Blooming habit free. Buds borne in clusters, healthy. Foliage well furnished, medium green, medium size; veins green. COMMERCIAL VALUE — For cut bloom good; landscape value good. Variety as a whole good.

Reference: 1911-CUB 306:092