origination:
China
Li Jiajue 2005, Chinese Tree Peony, Xibei, Xinan, Jiangnan Volume
'Fotou Qing' Crown proliferation form, yellow in inital bloom, light yellow turning into white in full bloom. It is a good traditional cultivar in Linxia. [detailed description available on page 143]
Cheng Fangyun: 'Chinese Flare Mudan' (Beijing 2005)
'Fo Tou Qing' description (in chinese) & picture available on page 153.
To be called ”FoTouQing” in Chinese, with characteristics of primrose flowers in early bloom and then turning into the ivory white, resembling a colored pavilion in shape, 22cm×13cm corolla, having 35 cm long and rigid stems for a variety the very year planted, a few flowers and strong aroma with leaves being patulous upwards. The plant has strong and healthy growing situation with erective posture, a few sprouted stems and mid-later blooming period. It’s the traditional rare variety.
