Peony Registry

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

Seedling number 1-22-2. Parentage not given. First bloomed 2014, first propagated 2015. Midseason blooming SEMI-DOUBLE to DOUBLE flowers are a blend of cream white and light pink. Occasionally, dark pink stripes or spots on petal tips appear. Flowers are 20cm (7.9”) in diameter, upward facing, and average one to two per stem. Guard petals are frilled and ruffled. Mild fragrance noted. Flowers possess on average four very hairy, green carpels with pink stigmas of normal anatomy. Stamens are more than 2cm (0.75”) in length. Produces pollen, though no seeds noted. Plants reach 90cm (35.5”) at maturity, and carry broadly pointed, green foliage with undertones of purple. Foliage at time of emergence is red. Growth habit is upright; mechanical support is unnecessary. Presents good potential for cut-flower production. Named for Roman Emperor Titus.

Reference: 2022-DIR:XX