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Paeonia 'François Rousseau'
type: [herbaceous peony] [species cultivar] [lactiflora]
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Peonies, The Manual of the American Peony Society, edited by James Boyd © 1928 American Peony Society: [Descriptive List of Chinese Peonies] FRANCOIS ROUSSEAU. fiwj-swS-roo-sso'. (Dessert, 1909.) 8.2. Double type; large; early. Rich crimson, with a dark silky sheen, lighter toward the base of the petals and brightened by the reflection from buried stamens; rose-bud center disclosing light yellow stamens when fully opened; fragrant. Medium tall; vigorous; upright growth; free-blooming. Medium dark green foliage. A peony of variable quality. Frequently it has very few petals and is marked by a conspicuous ring of yellow stamens. Under favorable conditions the flower is almost a full, compact rose type. Color bright and lasts for a long time. "A fine variety not fully appreciated. As early as Adolphe Rousseau. A free and reliable bloomer with flowers that last long and do not burn."Little. |
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FRANCOIS ROUSSEAU (Dessert, 1909) - Double - Red - Early. Medium height. Fragrant. Large. Rich crimson, with dark silky sheen, lighter toward the base of the petals and brightened by the reflection from buried stamens; rose-bud center disclosing light yellow stamens when fully opened. Vigorous; upright growth; free blooming. Medium dark green foliage. A peony of variable quality. Frequently it has very few petals and is marked by a conspicuous ring of yellow stamens. Under favorable conditions the flower is almost a full, compact rose type. Color bright and lasts for a long time. M. |
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'François Rousseau' /Dessert & Méchin/1909 |
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Carsten Burkhardt's Web Project Paeonia - The Peony Database |
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