Peony Registry

Cultivar
Volcan
Originator
Lemoine
Group
Lactiflora
Date
1898
Country
France

Species: P. albiflora. History: Originated by Lemoine in 1898. DESCRIPTION IN BRIEF: Full double, very brilliant red, late bloomer, fairly good. DESCRIPTION IN DETAIL: Rose type, not well differentiated, rosiform, often with an open center. Staminodes and carpelodes much alike. No remnants, but in weak flowers a few stamens may sometimes be found in the very center. Outermost guards crinkled and distorted. Color rosy magenta 1(169). Size medium. Odor pleasant XX. Foliage very wide leaflets, medium in color and smooth, stems stout.

Reference: 1908-CUB 259:145