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Peony 'Scarlett O'Hara' 23W22 xPeony R1-

Peony 'Scarlett O'Hara' 23W22 xPeony R1- (Glasscock-Falk, 1956) (2-SL-R) officinalis x albiflora xPeony Peony, Mature plant size: 48in., RED, Tall, large single, scarlet red guard petals, early bloomer, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW21 W22, In Garden Bed R1 for 5.7 YEARS (Wild). Planted in 2017.

 

American Peony Society:

SCARLET O'HARA (Falk-Glasscock 1956) (Al-A-95) VE. R (Officinalis x albiflora) Guards scarlet, yellow stamens, flower large, single. Registered Mrs. Elizabeth Falk, Plainfield, Illinois Bulletin #142 September 1956.

 

Bred by Lyman D. Glasscock (1875-1972) Elmwood, Illinois. He has 79 peonies listed with the American Peony Society including the popular Peony 'Mother's Choice', Peony 'Red Charm' and Peony 'Illini Warrior' (one of my favorites). Registered by Mrs. Elizabeth Falk (daughter), Plainfield, Illinois.

 

Stems measured at 48 inches in 2020. In its 3rd year. It is an exceptional plant. Tall, nicely shaped plant with a plethora of blooms.

 

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2017, 18, %2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23:

 

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Uploaded on May 30, 2023
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