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'Pierre Reignoux' peony References
Website/Catalog (1924) Page(s) 153. Pivoines herbacées de Chine...Pierre Regnaux, jolie variété décorative.
[no longer listed in the 1926 catalogue]
Magazine (Nov 1911) Page(s) 130-131. PIERRE REIGNOUX. Species— P. albiflora. Originated by Dessert, 1908. Donated by Farr. Description of bloom — Type of bloom semi-rose. Form of bloom medium flat, medium to compact. Not differentiated. Not entirely transformed. Color (total effect) tyrian rose 1 (155); guards clear; collar 1 (155) same as guards; center slightly flecked with crimson. Imbricated, very attractivebloom. Fades out in sun ; a few stamens seen in center of bloom. Fragrance unpleasant X. Blooming time early. Large size. Description of plant — Habit of plant medium erect to drooping, dwarf, medium compact. Growth medium strong, healthy. Stem short, medium strong to weak, red. Blooming habit medium to free. Lateral buds undeveloped. Foliage medium furnished, medium green, fine size ; veins reddish green. Commercial value — For cut bloom poor; landscape value good. Variety as a whole good.
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