'Multi-colored Butterfly' Peony

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'Multi-colored Butterfly' peony Description

My HMF:

Photo courtesy of Alfonso Li

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

• Hua Hu Die 花蝴蝶
• Xiao Hu Die

HMF Ratings:

8 favorite votes.

Origin:

Bred by Unknown Chinese Breeder(s) (China, before 1969).
Introduced in China by Zhaolou Peony Garden in 1969 as 'Hua Hu Die 花蝴蝶'.

Class:

Hybrid suffruticosa, Tree peony.

Bloom:

Deep pink, purple flares. Mild fragrance. Average diameter 7". Medium, semi-double, rose bloom form. Midseason.

Habit:

Height: 5' to 7' (150 to 215cm). Width: 3' (90cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 2a and warmer.

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Ploidy:

Diploid

Parentage:

If you know the parentage of this peony, or other details, please contact us.

Notes:

Brothers Herbs & Peonies says that of all the new selections from China, this is perhaps the most intriguing they have observed. Starting at the base with a deep dark purple flair, and radiating out in shades of pale lavender to peach fading to a lovely pale pink and cream. It's descended from P. rockii.

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