Schopenhauer

Schopenhauer.  Anderson.  2021. Herbaceous Hybrid.    Parentage: Anderson seedling 5019-167, pollen parent unknown.  Early/Mid season bloom period. Three blooms per stem, the primary flower SEMI-DOUBLE to DOUBLE, with sidebuds SINGLE (young plants tend to have single flower form). Size 4-8 inches.  Flowers open pale yellow, quickly fading to delicate cream. Guard petals rounded, their edges shallowly crenulated. Inner petals twisted, variably notched, somewhat ruffled. Pollen-bearing stamens embedded among petals at center, filaments light yellow. Average of 4 carpels, cream colored, sparsely hairy. Stigmas cream colored, normal anatomy. Fertile. Bottle-green broad pointed foliage neatly frames up facing flowers. Upright growth habit, height to 36 inches (92 cm), mechanical support aids not needed. Named after the German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) who took solace in the beauty found in a world in which suffering and death were ubiquitous. Premium divisions ship late September to mid October.