Russi Major
Group: HH
Year Registered:
Breeder/registrant: Lemoine
Parentage: russi x wittmanniana
Registration description:
Official registration can be found at: The American Peony Society
(hybrid)—Russi, “Major” Wister book, page 56. Actually a Lemoine hybrid between russi and wittmanniana but usually found listed among species. Silvia Saunders 1971 lists it under “species” peonies. Light yellow or cream flowers, reddish stems, bluish-green foliage, remains in excellent condition right up to frost. Information, William J. Seidl.