Description
Common Name: ‘Lavender Baby’ Herbaceous Hybrid Peony, dwarf peony
Parentage; ‘Lavender’ open pollinated. First bloomed 2006 from seeds collected 2002, first propagated 2007. Has had limited distribution since 2009 to breeders, and a few others, as ‘Lavender Baby’.
This herbaceous hybrid has an early bloom season. Each stem holds one flower that hold no fragrance. Flowers are single, coloured dark lavender, approaching purple tones. Carpels are light green, 3 on average, with dark purple stigmas. Filaments are the same colour as the petals at the base, fading to near white at the tips. Has pollen and readily makes seeds under open pollination and also when crossed with tetraploids. Foliage is showy with strongly divided narrow leaflets, grey-green color, with a matte finish.
Pictures of the roots are example of the size/grade root you will receive. Our Itoh and Herbaceous peony roots are imported from the Netherlands. They are 3+ eyes. Do not be fooled by other vendors who sell smaller roots for cheaper prices.
Size: XL 3-5 Eye root
Height: 18.0”
Spread: 24.0-28.0”
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7
Attributes: Deer Resistant, Good Cut Flower, Prolific Flowering, Showy Flower, Single Flower, Herbaceous Hybrid Peony, Single Peony, Perennial, Early Season, Dwarf Peony, Bicolour Flower
Care: Low Maintenance, Long-lived
