Murad of Hershey Bar (2 year graft)

Murad of Hershey Bar.  Gratwick.  1986.  Suffruticosa with P. rockii influence hybrid. Dark reddish-purple single flower with irregular edges, blooms early, very attractive.  Has dark rockii type flares.  Light pink stigmas and sheath.  Stamens are maroon.  Finely cut foliage is intermediate between rockii and suffruticosa.  Fertile both ways.  (Choni x Dark of the Moon).  This is the first woody peony to bloom, and it starts the season off with a big show.  Very cold resistant during the spring months, and plants grow to a huge size (see images). 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.