'Chromatella' Peony

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'Chromatella' peony Description

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Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

• Kinshi
• P. x lemoinei 'Chromatella'

HMF Ratings:

61 favorite votes.

Origin:

Bred by Victor Lemoine & Sons (France, 1920).

Class:

Hybrid, Hybrid Lutea, Tree peony.

Bloom:

Yellow. Mild, lemon fragrance. Average diameter 6". Double bloom form. Midseason.

Habit:

Height: 3' to 4' (90 to 120cm). Width: 4' (120cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 2a and warmer.

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Ploidy:

Diploid

Parentage:

sport of Souvenir de Maxime Cornu

Notes:

'Chromatella' was commercialized by the Breeder as a pure sulphur-yellow sport of 'Souvenir de Maxime Cornu' (see References). The plants in commerce and gardens have salmon-pink tones and are possibly all reversions of the original sport.