Data specific to Peonies (Edit)
| Originator/Registrant: |
Jacques Calot |
| Year of Registration or Introduction: |
1867 |
| Cultivar Group (Type): |
Lactiflora
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| Flower Form: |
Full Double
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| Flower Color: |
Pink
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General Plant Information (Edit)
| Plant Habit: |
Herb/Forb
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| Life cycle: |
Perennial
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| Sun Requirements: |
Full Sun to Partial Shade
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| Water Preferences: |
Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
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| Minimum cold hardiness: |
Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
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| Maximum recommended zone: |
Zone 7b
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| Fruit: |
Dehiscent
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| Flowers: |
Showy
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| Pollinators: |
Various insects
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Posted by
eclayne (Pioneer Valley south, MA, USA - Zone 6a) on Apr 10, 2016 10:10 AM concerning plant:
Posted by
valleyrimgirl on Dec 15, 2012 2:57 PM concerning plant:
Hybridizer: Jacques Calot, France
Registration: 1867
Size: 32" high x 30" wide
Zone: 2-9
Blooming: Early to mid season
Description: 5" highly fragrant semi-double blooms of a delicate soft pink. The blossoms age to a light alabaster pink and even to white, with occasional red flare in the heart of the flower. Grows very full & lush to about knee high with somewhat larger leaves than the standard lactiflora.
Notes: The delicous fragrance of Pecher is even used by the French perfume industry.
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