ATHENA (Saunders) - Quadruple hybrid: Albiflora, officinalis, Macrophylla, Mlokosewitschi. Letter, 1955, says to be introduced.
ATHENA (1949) - Creamy buff.
Athena Ivory, flared conipicuously rosy. Late for this strain. ( QUADRUPLE HYBRIDS A "Mloko-macro" hybrid was crossed onto officinalis, and the resulting triple hybrid was in turn crossed onto an albiflora. Mloko gives them their golden ivory sheen, and many are brillantly flared. Introduced from 1949 on, their blooming season covers VE, E, and often on into M, Very few seeds are set.)
ATHENA, Saunders (USA), 1949, Hybride – P. lactiflora x {(P. macrophylla x P. mlokosewitschii) x P. officinalis}, Enkele ivoorwitte tot bruingele bloemen met prominent aanwezige lavendelkleurige strepen aan de bases van de bloemblaadjes. Een zeer sprekend kleurenspel. Geen zijknoppen. 'Athena' is een zgn. "Saunders Quad-hybride"; het zeer bijzondere resultaat van cultivars uit maar liefst vier verschillende soorten uit de beroemde stal van Prof. A.P. Saunders. Een vrij rechtopstaande gewasstand completeert de elegantie van dit meesterwerk onder de vroegbloeiende pioenrozen
ATHENA, Saunders (USA), 1949, Hybride – P. lactiflora x {(P. macrophylla x P. mlokosewitschii) x P. officinalis}, Single type flowers of an ivory-white to apricot-yellow flowers with prominently present lavender flares at the base of the flower petals. No sidebuds. 'Athena' is a so-called 'Saunders Quad-Hybrid'; and thus belonging to the prime achievements of the hybridizing efforts with 4 different peony species by Prof. A.P. Saunders. The strong erect plant habitat complete the elegance of this masterpiece among the early flowering peony hybrids.
Athena (Saunders 1949) E. Single; apricot-buff petals with prominent lavender flares emanating from the center, a unique and eye-catching color pattern, striking in the garden, on the show table and in floral design. Light fragrance. Medium size, erect bush, summer foliage appearance benefited by shade. A Saunders Quads Hybrid, presumed triploid, but has useable fertility
Athena
Season Early
Type Single
Color Apricot/Lilac
Size Medium size
Details (Saunders, 1949)
apricot-buff petals with prominent lilac flares emanating from the center. A unique and eye-catching color pattern, striking in the garden, on the plant and in floral design. Erect bush, summer foliage appearance benefited by shade.
(-10) A great lady from Mr Saunders' work (P. lactiflora x (P. officinalis x (P. mlokosewitschii x macrophylla)). Rare and hard to find but so easy of culture ! Large simple flower with pure white petals illuminated by pink stain marks at the basis of each petal and a well formed crown of yellow stamens in the center. Strong stems hold the flowers upright without any support. Extra early bloomer, one of the earliest to bloom in spring. Probably the more beautiful very early blooming peonies. Height: 80 cm
(-10) Un autre des belles dames de Saunders (P. lactiflora x (P. officinalis x (P. mlokosewitschii x macrophylla)). Rare et difficile à trouver mais si facile de culture. Grande fleur simple dont les pétales d’un blanc pur sont illuminés par des macules d’un beau rose vif à la base faisant ressortir un cœur d’étamines dorées. Tiges extra fortes ne nécessitant aucun support. Extra hâtive, parmi les premières à fleurir au printemps. Probablement la plus belle des pivoines très hâtives. Hauteur : 80cm.
ATHENA (E)(Saunders) Ivory white single with bright raspberry red flares on the inside of each petal; golden stamens surround bright green carpels with rosy pink tips; a masterpiece for the early garden,
Athena (Saunders, 1955) Ivory, single, very early, 30" tall, quadruple hybrid. This ivory flower glows with raspberry flares surrounding yellow stamens. One of the earliest to bloom. Very unusual and fit for royalty!
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