Daphnis 1977
Nassos Daphnis named many of his peonies after Greek Gods. Hephestos is the God of Fire and was married to Aphrodite (also the name of a pure white peony introduced by Daphnis). Dark petals of good substance that absorb the light. Gorgeous perfectly formed flowers.
No fragrance. Sheath is light purple, stigma light pink.
Awarded the American Peony Society’s Gold Medal in 2009
Group: Lutea Hybrid
Colour: Dark Red
Form: Semi Double
Fragrance: None
Bloom Week: 5
Hephestos
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