Paeonia suffruticosa, 'Floral Rivalry' Japanese tree peony Size:1 yr. grafted tree peony nod gracefully above the fern-like

nod gracefully above the fern-like foliage

is remembered to this day as one of the Four Beauties of ancient China

and its ultimate height and spread at maturity are thus unknown

proportional roots

Variety description: This under appreciated fruit is a relative of mulberry and fig

Paeonia suffruticosa, 'Floral Rivalry' Japanese tree peony Size:1 yr. grafted tree peony nod gracefully above the fern-likeName in Japanese and romaji: Hana Kisoi Notable characteristics: Large, vibrant, deep, cherry pink blossoms, held up on strong stems. Deer resistant. Area of origin: In Osaka, Japan before 1910. Growth habit and size at maturity (10 years old): Upright growth habit. Vigorous grower, to 4' tall and 3. 5' wide. Flower form and size: Perfect semi double, 8". Petals somewhat ruffled. Each petal is darker at the base and curls around a center of golden