03655
Paeonia 'Prometheus'

type: [tree peony] – [lutea hybrid]

origination:

Daphnis (48)

PROMETHEUS (Titan - brought fire to man) (D-359) Nassos Daphnis, Oct. 17,1977. First bloomed 1976. Parentage. Generation - BC-3; D-101 (BC-1) x J-2 (Daioh). Vibrant red, semidouble, petals ruffled, notched and pointed. This is the most vibrant red that has been produced. The petals stretch out from the flower like flames. The bud is very big and it opens with dramatic force. The flower is the biggest of any of the hybrids: 8-10 inches. Strain ¾ Moutan, ¼ Lutea. Has some pollen and seeds likely. Fragrant, reliable, good substance, strong foliage. Bulletin #224.

PROMETHEUS

Flower type: Tree Peony—Semi-double

Plant zone(s): 4-8

Bloom time: Mid

Hybridizer: Nassos Daphnis


One of the most vibrant red tree peonies found. A very large semi-double flower that is quite dramatic!

Walter Good







Carsten Burkhardt's Web Project Paeonia - The Peony Database

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