origination:
ZEPHYRUS - Daphnis (D-204), (Greek God of the west wind). Semi-double. pink with red flares. Daphnis description - pearly lavender with maroon flares. Bulletin #263.
'Zephyrus' (Nassos Daphnis). Halbgefüllt, rosa, kastanienbraun und lavendelfarben geperlt mit roten Basisflecken. Wundervolle, erstaunliche Sorte.
Zephyrus
Daphnis ML 4x4' Semi-Dbl
Hybrid
Large blooms of a very
unusual combination of pearly pink, peachy cream and beige around
deepest garnet red flairs held above husky broad deep emerald
green foliage. 1997 Grand Champion at The National Peony Show.
ZEPHYRUS A lovely pearly grey lavender with many rows of petals which have flares of wine red. An outstanding tree peony. Lavender double. Daphnis.
ZEPHYRUS (GOD OF THE WEST WIND)
Flower type: Tree Peony—Semi-double
Plant zone(s): 4-8
Bloom time: Mid
Hybridizer: Nassos Daphnis
Enormous pearly pink flowers highlighted by creamy peach and mauve. Ruby flares grace the center. Foliage is a broad, deep green.
M.S. Uspenskaja 2003, p. 178:
