Paeonia Magenta Gem Astrolepis the clumps are topped in

the clumps are topped in May and June with 2' tall floral spikes of terminal dark purple flowers

The original collection was made by Bleddyn and Sue Wynn-Jones (BSWJ3442) of Crug Farms in Wales from a low elevation mountain site in Taiwan

starting in September

From inside the spathe emerges a 4" long purple sex organ

"Walter" inherits an early flowering habit

Paeonia Magenta Gem Astrolepis the clumps are topped inRoy Klehm's Peony 'Magenta Gem' has been one of the top standouts in our southern peony trials. Paeonia 'Magenta Gem' makes a sturdy 2' tall x 3' wide deer resistant clump topped, starting in late April, with clusters of semi double, dark magenta pink flowers, each highlighted by an attractive central cluster of yellow stamens. Our 5 year old clump produces over 25 flowers truly outstanding!