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Forty Three South
This beautiful bloom, called Garden Treasure, was bred By Don Hollingsworth in the United States. It is a true hybrid of a tree peony and an herbaceous peony. Plants like this are called an Itoh hybrid (named after the breeder in Japan who first successfully made this cross), or an intersectional hybrid.
It has the wonderful clear yellow of a tree peony,but grows just like an herbaceous peony, dying down to the ground every autumn. So far there are no plants available, but in a few years time 43 South will be selling these wonderful plants.
Already plant breeders have moved on and have developed a glorious subtle lilac and a delicate bluish/pink bloom. Maybe we will see a blue peony eventually.
Peony Root prices 2005
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roots 3-5 eyes. They may flower this spring, but usually need to wait a year.
1. FLAME Spectacular coral coloured single, like an enormous poppy. A vigorous grower flowering early. Makes a striking statement In the spring border.
2. RED GRACE Wonderful dark red double which when fully open makes an almost total round ball. Strong grower and early flowering.
3. GERRY Hot fuchsia pink double that clearly proclaims its presence. Vigorous plant with strong stems. Early flowering.
4. PRESIDENT TAFT A gorgeous soft pink double which flowers on long Strong stems. Excellent flower for cutting. Late.
5. ELSA SASS Clear white double with shining dark green foliage setting off the purity of the white flower. Very late season.
6. MOON RIVER Shell pink double on long strong stems(90 cms. ). Great For the back of the border. Mid season flowering.
All the above roots at $25.00 each
7. JADWEGA A rich dark rode to plum double. Very late flowering. It stands tall above full foliage. A delectable bloom.
8. BOULE DE NEIGE This great white double really is a snowball, with thick petals that intensify the whitness. Every bride's bloom! It flowers late in the season.
8. PECHER Peachy by name and peachy by nature. This delicate bloom Has a delicate peach pink blush, which fades to white as the flower matures. The stems are a little shorter, which makes it a great choice for the front of the border. Early season.
9. SHIRLEY TEMPLE The name dates the flower but doesn't lessen the charm. In the early stages it is the palest of shell pinks but as it matures it grows larger(don't we all) and fades to a big white double, with the faintest hint of pink in the depths. Mid season flowering.
10. DR. FLEMING Lovely dark rose pink double with crisp mid green leaves. Mid season flowering.
11. BUNKER HILL You can't stop this one flowering and growing. Rich pink double that lasts well as a cut flower. Mid season
All the above roots at $20,.00 each
12. KARL ROSENFIELD Gorgeous dark red double on long strong stems which are excellent for cutting. A “must have” for the serious border designer. Late season.
13. EDULIS SUPERBA This rich pink anemone flowered double is one of the mainstays of the cut flower industry. It is mid season flowering, and flowers over a long period. It is one of the first hybrid peonies bred in the early 19th century.
14. FELIX CROUSSE Lavender toned pink double on long stems. Good as a cut flower. Late season.
15. FESTIVA MAXIMA Beautiful white double, splashed with dark plum. Mid/late season flowering. Long stems.
All the above roots at $15.00 each.
Postage is extra. Discounts are available for sales of more than 6 roots.
ALL STOCK IS AVAILABLE UNTIL AUGUST 2005
Prime quality peonies from 43 South
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