Charon (2 year graft)

Charon.  Bremer.  2017.   Advanced generation lutea hybrid.  (Seidl #46 x Seidl #58).  Seidl #46=Reath A-197 x Chinese Dragon;  Seidl #58=Seidl #11 x Zephyrus;  Seidl #11=Daphnis #223 x Chinese Dragon.  Seedling #NB42.  Charon is a very dark purple with nearly black flares.  Filaments are nearly black and contrast heavily with the yellow anthers.  Light pink stigmas and a prominent purple sheath.  Petals wave in and out on this rather dark and sinister flower.  Usually one bud per stem.  Foliage is deep blue-green, wide, and dense.  Typically, 5 carpels.  Stems are often winter-killed here in Wisconsin, but are quickly replaced by vigorous basal growth.  Pollen is fertile; seed is more difficult, but possible.  Named for Charon, the ferryman of Greek Mythology.  Charon of Hades carried the souls of the newly deceased across the river Styx. Ships 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.