Hana-kisoi

Hana-kisoi. (Floral Rivalry).  Chugai Nursery.  1910.  Japanese suffruticosa. Large semi-double medium pink flowers.  Flowers are creped and ruffled.   The outer edges of the petals fade more quickly than the interior.  The large flowers are held upright by sturdy stems and always put on a great show—cream stigmas, sheath, and stamens.  Plants have much red coloration in their leaves.  A sturdy grower that is thought to be one of the best pink suffruticosas by many gardeners.  Grows poorly on sandy soils and in locations that experience wet periods. Fertile both ways and creates some wonderful-looking seedlings.  Blooms in the early part of the woody peony season. Ships in late September to mid-October.  AGE: Field-grown, 3+ year old graft or division from larger plants – our choice of available plant material upon harvest.