origination:
DAEDALUS F 2 (Father of Icarus) (Nassos Daphnis, New York), Aug. 24, 1995. Seedling number D-315, hybrid, dark red, semi-double, very dark red burgundy color. Petals like heavy silk with good substance and glowing quality. Dark center with bright yellow anthers. Has stamens and pollen, no seeds, fragrant. Good stem strength, height 4-5 feet. Blooms in late May. Very good vigor, dark green foliage, reliable. One bud per stem. Colored slide. Bulletin #297.
DAEDALUS (FATHER OF ICARUS)
Flower type: Tree Peony—Single
Plant zone(s): 4-8
Bloom time: Mid
Hybridizer: Nassos Daphnis
High quality bright and shiny, large flowered red single. Two rows of ruffled and fluted guard petals nicely hold the flower form. Vigorous, healthy grower.
