Heavenly Ivory
Group: Herbaceous Hybrid
Year Registered: 2018
Breeder/registrant: Anderson R. F. / Swenson Gardens
Parentage: x
Registration description:
Official registration can be found at: The American Peony Society
Seedling No. RAHS 27. Parentage unknown. First year bloomed 2013, first propagated 2013. Midseason bloom period. SEMI-DOUBLE to DOUBLE showing progressive stamen transformation, one flower per stem, 4 inches (10 cm). Ivory yellow with hints of light pink flares in the center (extending about 15% of petal’s length). Guards rounded and cupped, inner petals notched and ruffled. Pollen bearing stamens, filaments yellow with pink base. Three carpels on average, cream colored, very hairy. Stigmas pink, normal anatomy but seeds not observed. Not fragrant. Early foliage burgundy to green. Broad pointed foliage, upright growth habit, average height 24 inches (61 cm).
