VIKING VANGUARD (Roy Pehrson; registered by William J. Seidl), April 12, 1989. No seedling number, labeled "RP-LDEM" by Seidl. Herbaceous hybrid, single. Parentage Laura Dessert x (P. emodi x P. mlokosewitschii). First year bloomed prior to 1979 when Roy sent roots to me. Smallish purplish-red flowers single, flat form, well developed stamen ring. Bloom start of the peony season. Occasionally sets seeds (Prob. diploid). May set seed if proper pollen is used. Primarily of interest tohybridizers. 24-30" height, rather narrow, deeply lobed foliage. Good stem strength, holds single flower erect.
