Paeonia lactifora 'Maestro' herbaceous peony PICK UP

Notable characteristics: " Double. Dark red, with a faint purplish hue, the blooms do not glare and hold their color for some time. Being a double and a deep red, with much good pollen, this variety is fine for breeding. Side blooms may be flatter and more open. Three-foot stout stems seem to produce regular and plentiful blooms which are held well above the main bush."

Species, hybridizer: Paeonia lactiflora, Auten, 1955.

Growth habit and size at maturity : Grows to 30-36" tall and wide.

Flower form and size: Semi-double to full double, 6" upright blossoms borne on strong stems.

Flower fragrance: Strong, very sweet scent. 

Bloom time: Mid-season herbaceous peony, blooms in our USDA zone 6a garden in the first week of June.

Zone hardiness: Proven in USDA zones 4-8.

Plant size: 1 gallon