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C. japonica 'Beatrice Bisiach'
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This 20 year old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1995. It was originated by G. B. Bertolazzi of Ghiffa, Italy and propagated by Hillebrand of Pallanza, Italy.
Bloom: The 5" x 3" semidouble form flower is carmine red (RHS# 46A) splashed with white. It has yellow anthers and white filaments. The bloom consists of 14 petals. The flower is long lasting and has consistent form and the petals have a heavy texture.
Plant: The plant habit is spreading. The growth rate is slow. The plant is suitable for landscaping use.
Leaf: The dark green leaves average (3" - 4") x (1 1/2" - 2").
Bloom season: Early - mid-season
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This 10 year old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1993. It was originated by Walter Homeyer of Macon, Georgia and propagated by Marvin Jernigan of Warner Robbins, Georgia and Massee Lane of Fort Valley, Georgia.
Bloom: The 5" x 2" semidouble to rose form double form flower is pink. It has white anthers and white filaments. The bloom consists of 24 petals. The flower falls in one piece, has consistent form, the petals have a heavy texture and good substance and the plant is a profuse bloomer. The bloom has won several Best Seedling awards.
Plant: The plant habit is upright. The growth rate is average. The plant is suitable for landscaping use.
Leaf: The dark green leaves average 4" x 2 1/2".
Bloom season: Mid-season - late
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This 10 year old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1994. It was originated by Clarence and Lillian Gordy of Ocala, Florida and propagated by Jerry Conrad of Erinon Nursery in Plymouth, Florida.
Bloom: The 4" x 2" (treated 4 1/2" x 2 1/2") peony form flower is white with occasional pink stripes. It has gold anthers and creamy white filaments. The flower is long lasting and the plant blooms profusely. The bloom sometimes is solid pink and sometimes pink with rose stripes.
Plant: The plant habit is upright. The growth rate is vigorous. The plant is suitable for landscaping use.
Leaf: The dark green leaves average 4" x 2 1/2".
Bloom season: Early - mid-season
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This 12 year old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1994. It was originated by Jack Mandarich of Salinas, California and propagated by E. Hulyn Smith of Valdosta, Georgia.
Bloom: The 5" x 2" (treated 6" x 3") peony form flower is pink. It has golden anthers and pink filaments. The flower falls in one piece, is long lasting, has consistent form and the petals have a heavy texture.
Plant: The plant habit is upright. The growth rate is vigorous. The plant is suitable for landscaping use.
Leaf: The dark green leaves average 4" x 2".
Bloom season: Mid-season
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This 9 year old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1995. It was originated by Clarence and Lillian Gordy of Ocala, Florida and propagated by Jerry Conrad of Erinon Nursery in Plymouth, Florida.
Bloom: The 3 1/2" x 1 1/2" (treated 4" x 1 1/2") formal double form flower is lavender-rose with center petals edged in deep lavender. The flower has a consistent form and the plant blooms profusely.
Plant: The plant habit is upright. The growth rate is average. The plant is suitable for landscaping use.
Leaf: The dark green leaves average 3" x 1 1/2".
Bloom season: Early - mid-season
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This 8 - 10 year old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1998. It was originated by Julia Leisenring of Aiken, South Carolina.
Bloom: The (2" - 2 1/2") x (2" - 2 1/2") formal double form flower is light pink. The flower has consistent form and the plant is a profuse bloomer. Erica" was awarded Best Seedling in Aiken in 2001.
Plant: The plant habit is upright. The growth rate is average. The plant is suitable for landscaping use.
Leaf: The dark green leaves average (2" - 2 1/2") x (1 1/2" - 2").
Bloom season: Early - mid-season
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This 11 year old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1989. It was originated by Eileen C. Hart of Odessa, Florida and propagated by John Shirah of Lakeland, Florida.
Bloom: The 2 3/4" x 2" (treated 3 1/2" x 2 1/2) semidouble form flower is white with dark pink stripes and flecks. It has white anthers and white filaments. The flower falls in one piece and the petals have a heavy texture. The bloom has rabbit ear characteristics.
Plant: The plant habit is upright. The growth rate is vigorous.
Leaf: The dark green leaves average 2" x 1 1/2".
Bloom season: Mid-season
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This 16 year old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1989. It was originated by Elizabeth R. Scott of Aiken, South Carolina.
Bloom: The 4 1/2" x 2 1/2" semidouble to rose form double form flower is deep red. It has yellow anthers and yellow filaments. The bloom consists of 24 fimbriated petals. The flower has a consistent form and the plant is cold hardy.
Plant: The plant habit is upright and dense. The growth rate is average.
Leaf: The leaves average 3 3/4" x 1 3/4".
Bloom season: Mid-season - late
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This 10 year old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1994. It was originated by Clarence and Lillian Gordy of Ocala, Florida and propagated by Jerry Conrad of Erinon Nursery in Plymouth, Florida.
Bloom: The 3" x 1 1/2" formal double form flower is creamy white petals bordered in pink. The bloom consists of 132 petals. The flower has consistent form and the plant is a profuse bloomer. The bloom won Best Seedling at the Apopka, Florida in 1998.
Plant: The plant habit is upright. The growth rate is vigorous. The plant is suitable for landscaping and exhibition uses.
Leaf: The dark green leaves average 2".
Bloom season: Mid-season
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This 24+ year old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1980. It was originated and propagated by Mabel M. Hamilton of Georgetown, South Carolina.
Bloom: The 4" x 2" semidouble form flower is white with random coral stripes. It has yellow anthers and white filaments. The bloom consists of 16 petals. The flower has a consistent form. The plant is cold hardy and blooms rapidly after a freeze.
Plant: The plant habit is upright and open. The growth rate is vigorous. The plant is suitable for landscaping and exhibition uses.
Leaf: The dark green leaves average (4" - 4 1/2") x 1 1/2".
Bloom season: Mid-season - late
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This 10 year old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1994. It was originated by Carl M. Allen, Jr. of Wilmington, North Carolina and propagated by Kaity and Carl M. Allen, III of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
Bloom: The 3 1/4" x 2" (treated 5 1/4" x 3") formal double form flower is dark pink with darker pink flashes. The bloom consists of 85 untreated and 89 treated petals. The flower has consistent form and the petals have a heavy texture. The petals are occasionally cupped.
Plant: The plant habit is upright. The growth rate is vigorous. The plant is suitable for landscaping and exhibition uses.
Leaf: The dark green leaves average 3" x 1 1/4".
Bloom season: Mid-season
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This 11 year old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1990. It was originated by Eileen C. Hart of Odessa, Florida and propagated by John Shirah of Lakeland, Florida.
Bloom: The 3" x 1 1/2" (treated 4" x 2") star form formal double form flower is medium pink. The bloom consists of 30 - 35 untreated and 40-45 treated petals. The flower falls in one piece and is long lasting.
Plant: The plant habit is upright. The growth rate is average.
Leaf: The light green leaves average 2" x 1 1/2".
Bloom season: Mid-season - late
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This 10 year old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1997. It was originated and propagated by E. Hulyn Smith of Valdosta, Georgia.
Bloom: The 2 1/2" x 1 3/4" (treated 2 3/4" x 1 3/4") formal double form flower is dark red with numerous petals edged in black. The flower is long lasting and the plant is a profuse bloomer. The bloom sometimes shows swirl.
Plant: The plant habit is upright. The growth rate is vigorous. The plant is suitable for landscaping and exhibition uses.
Leaf: The light green leaves average 3 1/2" x 1 1/2".
Bloom season: Mid-season
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This 10 year old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1997. It was originated and propagated by E. Hulyn Smith of Valdosta, Georgia.
Bloom: The 2 1/2" x 1 3/4" (treated 2 3/4" x 1 3/4") formal double form flower is dark red highly variegated with numerous petals edged in black. The flower is long lasting and the plant is a profuse bloomer.
Plant: The plant habit is upright. The growth rate is vigorous. The plant is suitable for landscaping and exhibition uses.
Leaf: The light green leaves average 3 1/2" x 1 1/2".
Bloom season: Mid-season
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This 10 year old C. reticulata chance seedling first bloomed in 1991. It was originated and propagated by Barbara C. Tuffli of Atherton, California.
Bloom: The 6 1/2" x 3" peony form flower is red (RHS 58B) with purple undertones. It has yellow anthers and yellow filaments. The bloom consists of 23 petals. The flower falls in one piece. The petals have a heavy texture and the plant blooms profusely.
Plant: The plant habit is upright. The growth rate is vigorous. The plant is suitable for landscaping use.
Leaf: The dark green leaves average 5" x 2 1/2".
Bloom season: Mid-season
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This 13 year old C. reticulata (C. reticulata 'Pharaoh' x C. reticulata 'Harold Paige') first bloomed in 1989. It was originated by Lee Gaeta of Arcadia, California and propagated by Larry Piet and Lee Gaeta of Arcadia, California.
Bloom: The 6" x 2 1/2" rose form double to formal double form flower is deep, very dark red. The flower falls in one piece, is long lasting and the petals have a heavy texture and the plant is a profuse bloomer.
Plant: The plant habit is upright and open. The growth rate is vigorous. The plant is suitable for landscaping use.
Leaf: The dark green leaves average 5" x 2".
Bloom season: Early - late
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This 18 year old C. reticulata (C. reticulata 'Homeyer 226' x C. reticulata 'Homeyer 242') first bloomed in 1986. It was originated by Marvin Jernigan of Warner Robbins, Georgia and propagated by Manson Markette of Americus, Georgia.
Bloom: The 6" x 2" semidouble form flower is red. It has white anthers and white filaments. The flower falls in one piece and are long lasting and the plant is a profuse bloomer.
Plant: The plant habit is upright and open. The growth rate is average. The plant is suitable for exhibition use.
Leaf: The dark green leaves average 4 1/2" x 1 1/2".
Bloom season: Mid-season - late
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This 12 year old C. reticulata (C. reticulata 'Suzanne Withers' x C. reticulata 'Hulyn Smith') first bloomed in 1995. It was originated and propagated by E. Hulyn Smith of Valdosta, Georgia.
Bloom: The 6 1/2" x 4 1/2" (treated 7 1/2" x 4 1/2") peony form flower is orchid pink. It has golden anthers and white filaments. The flower falls in one piece, is long lasting and the petals have a heavy texture. The bloom won best Seedling in Charleston in 1999.
Plant: The plant habit is upright. The growth rate is vigorous.
Leaf: The dark green leaves average 4" x 2 1/2".
Bloom season: Mid-season
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This 9 year old C. sasanqua chance seedling first bloomed in 1997. It was originated by Dr. John L. Spencer of Lakeland, Florida and propagated by Marina Cove Camellias of Lakeland, Florida.
Bloom: The 3 1/4" x 1" single form flower is blush to white. It has yellow anthers and yellow filaments.
Plant: The plant habit is upright. The growth rate is vigorous. The plant is suitable for landscaping use.
Leaf: The dark green leaves average 2" x 1".
Bloom season: Early
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