Description

Fragrant, bomb double flowers open in brilliant shades of cardinal red. It is generously furnished with petals, well-tailored and of excellent substance. The bud is massive, and both the intense color and immense size of the flower dominate the visual perception. Cut stems sheltered from the elements yield substantial flowers of exceptional quality. The petals do not drop even after the flower declines. It is a good bloomer with ample color on a tall, spreading bush. The long stem is thick but sags with the heavy flower and requires appropriate mechanical support. This variety was bred and selected for its superior cut flower qualities and furnishes fine stems for the vase. This professional grade peony is an appropriate choice for the cut flower garden and a well-regarded cutter for the florist industry.

Awards, Best Use & Distinctions 
Best Cut^®; Best Fragrant^®; Our Own Peonies; APS Best in Show, 1998; exhibition variety; general garden and landscape use; perennial border; cut flower garden; cutter in commercial use.

Basic Growing Requirements
Full Sun. Water as needed, sensitive to overwatering and waterlog conditions. Soil pH 6.5-7. Fertile, well-draining soil.

Disclosure
The image(s) above shows the actual cultivar named and described on this page. The pictures are a fair and accurate depiction of the flowers as they are, in vivo, and are not staged or altered otherwise. The descriptions are based on our experience with plants that are grown by us here in NW Missouri.

ALL ORDERS SHIP BARE ROOT AFTER HARVEST AND USDA INSPECTION IN LATE SEPTEMBER THROUGH NOVEMBER.