Chinese Dragon

Chinese Dragon (Saunder, 1948). Lutea hybrid.

Single; 10-14 petals, purple-crimson. Flares large and dark. Filaments coarse, maroon. Stigmas almost crimson; sheath purple. Foliage luxuriant, finely cut, with bronze tips. Stems purplish-crimson. This variety should perhaps be classed in Group 5.

Note: Awarded the American Peony Society’s Gold Medal in 1983.

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