Best Landscaper^® 'Bowl of Cream'
Originator: (Klehm, 1963)
Group: Lactiflora
Bloom period: Late Midseason
Bloom week: 5
Flower form: Double
Height: Medium
USDA Zone: 2 to 8
Item number: 0560

Full double, very large flower opens in shades of cream that soon fade to milk-white with age. The flower is thickly furnished with petals, the broad outer petals enclose many layers of segments that grade narrower inward. An admirable flower with excellent shape and substance. The bush has a very satisfying plant habit, it is quite vigorous and a dependable bloomer. It produces ample color on an attractive bush within a few years of planting. This bush is of medium height with flowers borne close enough to the foliage for a gorgeous and well-proportioned presentation. The strong stems are long enough for cutting and lend well for concealed support mechanics when needed against severe weather events. The stems are well-clad in deep green foliage. A fine peony, worthy of an accent point for the near border or the cut flower garden.

Awards, Best Use & Distinctions
Best Landscaper^®; Best Cut^®; APS Gold Medal, 1981; APS Best in Show, 1994; champion class; general garden and landscape use; perennial border; hybridizing; cut flower garden; deer resistant; exhibition variety.

Basic Growing Requirements
Full Sun. Water as needed, sensitive to overwatering and waterlog conditions. Soil pH 6.5-7. Fertile, well-draining soil.

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