MERRY MAYSHINE (Saunders), Seedling #Saunders 8277. Hybrid, herbaceous single. Parentage tenuifolia x unknown. First bloomed, unknown. Deep red single, flat form, stamens gold, reliable, good substance, stigmas red, strong, 24" stems, very hardy, early bloom, fine cut, bright deep green foliage, good branching. Bloom is 5" in diameter, petals 2.5" wide. This plant may have been known as Zelda in the Goldsmith collection, as it was labeled Zelda in the field. Introduced by Hollingsworth/Smetana, July 25, 1994. Colored slide filed. Bulletin #292.
Merry Mayshine (Saunders/Smetana 1994) E. Single; a fern-leaf hybrid; fragrant, bright crimson flowers with contrasting bright yellow centers, set just above the abundant, dark green, slender leaflets. Unusual among these hybrids for very erect posture. Vigorous, 24-inch stems make a stout clump. Possesses exceptional harmony among its ornamental characteristics. (Saunders 8277, Lactiflora cv. x P. tenuiflolia), presumed diploid; no fertility observed.
MERRY MAYSHINE (E)(Saunders/Smetana) Bright, glossy red single that blooms here in early May; a fern leaf peony hybrid with slender foliage; forms a stout plant with 24 inch stems that stay erect; vigorous grower
Merry Mayshine (Saunders/Smetana, 1994) Red, single, fragrant, early, 30" tall, hybrid. Bright crimson flowers with yellow centers stand tall on the unusual ferny-leafed plant. Very striking in the garden during bloom and later as a foliage plant.
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