Goldsmith/Smetana, 1994
An absolute favourite of mine! The name is said to be derived from the intertwined carpels. This is a cultivar introduced into commerce by Dom Smentana of A&D nursery in Washington state. It apparently originated in the Goldsmith collection of peonies that Don took over many years ago which included a large collection of plants directly from the daughter of Professor Saunders. It certainly looks like a Saunders hybrid but its parentage is unknown. Exquisite flowers of the palest pink. The petals are perfectly formed and of good substance. Side buds, often rare in hybrid peonies, help ensure the plant is in bloom for a longer period of time.
Group: Herbaceous Hybrid
Flower Form: Single
Height: 60-90 cm
Fragrance: Faint
Sidebuds: 1-2 Per stem
Staking Required: No
Bloom Week: 4(Early)
Country of Origin: USA
