Peony Registry

Cultivar
Youth
Originator
Hollis
Group
Lactiflora
Date
1908
Country
USA, MA

Species — P. albiflora. Originated by Hollis, 1908. Donated by Hollis. DESCRIPTION OF BLOOM — Type of bloom anemone. Form of bloom flat, loose. Differentiated. Not entirely transformed. Color (total effect) milk white; guards clear; center cream white, clear. Hairy, green carpels, white stigmas; very strong blooms occasionally show crown. Fragrance pleasant X. Blooming time mid-season. Medium to large size. DESCRIPTION OF PLANT — Habit of plant medium erect, tall, compact. Growth strong and healthy. Stem long, strong, green to reddish green. Blooming habit free. Buds borne in clusters, healthy. Foliage well furnished, dark green, medium size; veins reddish green. COMMERCIAL VALUE — For cut bloom poor; landscape value poor. Variety as a whole poor.

Reference: 1911-CUB 306:078