Heart of Darkness
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The single reds are more appealing to me than the ones with fuller flowers. The mass of golden anthers in center prevents a more somber look. This is an F2 plant with both pod and pollen fertility so has been of interest to hybridizers although I am not aware of any progeny having been introduced at this time.
Cultivar: | Heart of Darkness |
Year: | 1948 |
Seedling No: | 16385; F2 of 13011 |
Group: | Black Pirate |
Flower: | Color: | dark red (maroon) |
Form: | single, two rows of petasl, 8-10, heavy substance | |
Blooms: | Week 5 | |
Carpels: | 3-4, green | |
Stigmas: | dark red | |
Sheath: | dark red | |
Stamens: | filaments dark red, anthers have pollen | |
Plant: | Habit: | rounded bush |
Foliage color: | slightly lighter green, some stems reddish | |
Foliage form: | slightly more narrow | |
Height: | short; 13′ on a 6 year plant | |
Recommendation: | Recommended if you like red |
Availability: | Few nurseries specializing in woody peonies |