origination:
ROYAL ROBE (Domoto-Roy G. Klehm), Klehm Nursery. Seedling #K85-01. Royal purple, semi-double tree peony. Parentage: Moutan seedling raised by Toichi Domoto, first year bloomed 1985. It has good substance, with stamens, seeds and pollen, reliable, good amount of bloom and fragrant. Large bloom with internal petal ruffling. Excellent stem strength, 3 ft. plus or minus, early bloom, good foliage and excellent vigor. One bud per stem. Bulletin #295.
(Songsparrow): Flower type: Tree Peony—Semi-double
Bloom time: Early
Hybridizer: Toichi Domoto-Roy G. Klehm
Large, well petalled, beautiful blossoms of most pleasing lavender with shades of purple. The flower petals are somewhat ruffled and upturned. Makes an exciting garden specimen.
