origination:
Peonies, The Manual of the American Peony Society, edited by James Boyd © 1928 American Peony Society: [Descriptive List of Chinese Peonies]:
ROSA BONHEUR. (Dessert, 1905.) 9.0.
Double type; very large; late. Old-rose-pink with a glowing suffusion deep in its symmetrical center, and a few lines and marks of red; rose-scented. Medium height; fairly floriferous; stout stems. Good foliage.
A very highly praised sort. At its best it is an extremely large, handsome flower, but it sometimes opens in an abortive, sidewise fashion.
"Principally of value as a show flower."—Brand.
"With me has proved a very reliable and valuable sort. It is distinct and desirable in both flower and habits of growth."—Little.
"Consider this one of the best and most reliable varieties; fine bloom; fine color; splendid habit; stiff stems. A variety which stands very close to Therese." —Fewkes.
"Rather dwarf, bushy habit and a beautiful flower."—Boyd.
Paeonia sinensis. Auslese aus unserer zweiten Abteilung:
ROSA BONHEUR (Dessert, 1905) - Double - Pink - Late. Medium height. Rose scented. Very large. Old-rose pink with a glowing suffusion deep in its symmetrical center, and a few lines and marks of red. Fairly floriferous. Stout stems. Good foliage. M.
Rivière (1995):
'Rosa Bonheur' /Dessert & Méchin/1905
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