Peony Registry

Cultivar
Sydney
Originator
Burrell, G.
Group
Herbaceous Hybrid
Date
1995
Country
USA, WA

Parentage P. molokosewitschi x P. mascula x P. obovata. Pink hybrid fading to white, with stamens, pollen and seeds, reliable, one bud per stem. Blooms about the same time as P. tenuifolia. Pink flowers have darker pink veining. After 5 or 6 days the flower turns white. After blooming, the large round leaves which are 5-6 inches in diameter, become variegated with light green leaves and dark green veining. Seedlings from the plant is also variegated. Height of plant 30-36 inches. Good stem strength.

Reference: 1995-296:26