Peony Registry

Cultivar
Serene
Originator
Franklin
Group
Lactiflora
Date
1921
Country
USA, MN

Double type; large; late. Guard petals rose-pink outside, lighter inside; center rounded pale cream-white with a faint rose flush in the center, and fine crimson edges on a few petals; moderately fragrant. Dwarf; fairly floriferous; straight, stiff stems. Broad, curved, glossy foliage. Fluffy flowers of globular outline and much like JEANNE d’ARC in color, although center is generally lighter.

Reference: 1928-B-d:142