'Hephestos' Peony

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'Hephestos' peony Description

My HMF:

Photo courtesy of marcir

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

HMF Ratings:

12 favorite votes.

Origin:

Bred by Nassos Daphnis (United States, before 1968).

Class:

Hybrid Lutea, Tree peony.

Bloom:

Dark red. Moderate fragrance. Average diameter 8.5". Large, semi-double to double, ruffled bloom form. Midseason.

Habit:

Height: 39" to 4'11" (100 to 150cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 2a and warmer.

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Ploidy:

Diploid

Parentage:

Notes:

First bloomed in 1968, registered 1977.