Angel Emily (2 year graft)

Angel Emily.  Seidl/Bremer. 2013.  P. rockii influence hybrid. Sdlg. # MRV-12. Pinkish-lavender with dark purple flares. Filaments are 5/8 inches long, purple at the base, becoming whitish near the anthers. Dark reddish-purple sheath completely covers the carpels. Red stigmas. Flower form is usually semi-double, 15 petals plus. Six to eight inches in diameter. Foliage is typical, but leaflets are on the small side of the spectrum for plants classed as rockii hybrids. Easily fertile both ways.  Roger Anderson’s ‘Angel Choir’ is a sibling. The seed-cross was made and grown to adulthood by Bill Seidl of Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Fertile. (Rock’s Variety x  Shintenchi). Propagation through grafting is slow, presumably due to Angel Emily’s habit of blooming on nearly all active buds in a season (few if any terminals are ever produced). Growth is initially slow in grafted plants, but increases as plants become established. Stems are very woody, long lived and are cold hardy. Winter damage has not been noted to date. Foliage is ornamental in color and form and may be a good candidate for permanent landscaping. Recommended for cold winter climates.  American Peony Society Gold Medal winner – 2018. Ships in late September to mid-October. These are 2 year old grafted plants.  While plants are relatively small, they have youthful vigor and make wonderful additions to the garden.  Plant and grow them as you would older woody peonies