China
It is named after the Qiao twins, two famous
characters in Chinese history and mythology
from the period of the Three Kingdoms (AD 220 - 280). It comes from Gansu,
where all the peonies are derived
from Paeonia rockii. Rose form. Fragrant. A characteristic of this cultivar
is that it produces red and also partially
pale pink flowers, with very small dark red blotches at the base of the petals;
fully double, early flowering.
Might be blooms of pink and others are red and at the same time a few are
pink with streaks and patches of red.
As the plants matures, some are picture perfect with one half pink and the
other half red. Plant tall, erect.
Growth vigorous, flowers many. Classic variety.
