Peony Registry

Seedling number: UHS 86. Parentage unknown. First bloomed 2015, first propagated 2015. Early midseason blooming DOUBLE flowers are blush white, 15.25 cm (6”) in diameter, upward facing, and average one per stem. Guard petals are cupped, rounded, notched, and are typically 3.8 cm (1.5”) in width. Fragrant. Bright lavender-pink flares emanate from flower center and transcend approximately 40% of the overall petal length. No carpels. Stamens are less than 1.25 cm (0.5”) in length, with filaments that are uniformly yellow in color. Produces pollen; no seed fertility. Staminodes are spatulate in structure, and identical in color to the surrounding petalage. Disk is obscure. Leaflets are broad-pointed, and green in color. Plants reach 56 cm (22”) at maturity. Growth habit is upright; mechanical support is unnecessary.