1916-Farr:36 Very large flat, semi-rose type. Petals arranged like a water-lily. Cream-white, 1(10), deepening to pale yellow, distinct and beautiful. Tall, vigorous, free bloomer. Late.... Read more
Updated February 9, 2016
1916-Farr:36 Very large flat, semi-rose type. Petals arranged like a water-lily. Cream-white, 1(10), deepening to pale yellow, distinct and beautiful. Tall, vigorous, free bloomer. Late. Extra. $3.
1918-B006-I:03
1921-B014:07 Symposium II rating: 8.8.
1923-SPN:343
1928-B:24 Double. 8.8 (Sym. 1921). Creamy white.
1928-B-d:080 Double type; large; late midseason. Petals rounded and cupped at the tips, not pointed, of waxy texture, symmetrically arranged in circular form, pure white, tinted with cream and buff in the center; strong, bitter fragrance. Medium height; floriferous; stems willowy. Foliage scant and clean. A peony of fine form and unusual color, excellent growth and blooming qualities. "A free bloomer on healthy plants."Little. "I should call it medium size rather than large."Thurlow. "Not as good a grower as many others but a beautiful flower. Inclined to sprawl. Odor unpleasant."Boyd.
1976-K:003 Double - White - Late Midseason. Medium height. Strong, bitter fragrance. Pure white, tinted with cream and buff. Large. Petals of a waxy texture, very symmetrically arranged in circular form. Very attractive, and makes a splendid landscape subject. Floriferous; stems willowy. Foliage scant and clean. A peony of fine form and unusual color, excellent growth and blooming qualities.
1916 - Cream-white, deepening to pale yellow.
1928 - Creamy white.
1928 - Pure white, tinted with cream and buff in the center.
1976 - Pure white, tinted with cream and buff.
1928 - Strong, bitter fragrance, odor unpleasant
1976 - Strong, bitter fragrance
Historic information about this cultivar includes published information courtesy of the American Peony Society.
In 1922 the Regents of the University of Michigan appropriated $2,000 to establish the Peony Garden at the Nichols Arboretum.
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