Buckeye Belle, GM 2010, ALM 2009
Originator: (Mains 1956)
[Herbaceous Hybrid]
Bloom period: Early Midseason to Midseason  
Flower form: Semi-double
A Best Landscaper Peony

Beautifully formed, medium sized bowl of blackish, deep red outer petals cradle a center made up of smaller petals and stamen filaments the same color, accented by bright yellow anthers.  Flowers displayed close to the bush, the form holds best with shelter from wind and strong sunlight. Good bush habit.  This is one of the most attractive flowers of this coloration for exhibition or for flowering in the viewed landscape. No fertility noted.  Limited Supply.  Hollingsworth Nursery Item 2346.