PEONIES

Métis Mystery Peony

The mystery peony discovered at Reford Gardens in Grand - Métis, Quebec was named 'Elsie Reford', after the creator of one of Canada's foremost gardens.  After much debate it was decided that this hybrid was a naturally occurring cross between Paeonia mlokosewitschii and P wittmanniana.  The peony has been registered with the American Peony Society, at a public ceremony on July  1, 2006.  A fitting tribute to an exceptional collector.

Note: This article was originally posted on the Canadian Peony Society Blogger Blog on July 2, 2006. As part of a preservation project, these posts are now being re-published on the CPS website. All credit belongs to the original author, indicated when this information is available.