Powdered Beauty

Powdered Beauty
ACS Registration Number | 2520 |
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Year Registered | 2000 |
Species | reticulata |
Variety | Powdered Beauty |
Bloom Color | red with silver fluorescence |
Bloom Size | very large |
Bloom Season | early to late |
Growth Habit | upright and spreading growth |
Growth Rate | average |
Originator/Registered By/Propagator | Jack Lewis; propagated by Edith Mazzei of Clayton, California |
Year Originated | first bloomed 1996; registered 2000 |
Place of Origination | Concord, California |
Pollen Parent | C. reticulata 'Mouchang' |
Seed Parent | C. reticulata 'Lilette Witman' |
Age/First Bloom/Introduced | This 8-year old C. reticulata hybrid seedling from 'Lilette Witman' x Mouchang' first bloomed in 1996. |
General Bloom | The red silver fluorescence flower has a loose peony form 28 petals with heavy petal texture and golden anthers. Flowers are long lasting and show unique color and a special fluorescence or sheen. Flowers measure 6 x 1.5 inches untreated and are suitable for exhibition. |
Plant & Leaves | Spreading, upright with average growth and has landscape possibilities. Dark green leaves are 3 x 2.25 inches. |