Variety Origin: Henry Bockstoce is a classic hybrid peony variety bred by American breeder Bockstoce in 1955, and has received the APS Gold Medal certification.
Core Characteristics: Petals are numerous, arranged compactly in a spherical shape. Inner petal stamens are petaloid, forming a pompon-like structure, full and magnificent. Petals are thick with a silky gloss, rich and long-lasting in color. Epidermis is thick and transport-resistant.
Cultivation Performance: Prefers sun (5-6h direct sunlight daily), tolerates partial shade. Extremely cold hardy. Prefers loose, fertile, well-drained slightly acidic to alkaline soil (pH 5.5-7.5), adaptable to various soil types like loam and sandy soil. Avoid heavy, compacted soil.
Henry Bockstoce peony takes “rich deep red color, large double-flowered form, and strong cold hardiness” as its core advantages, becoming a benchmark variety among early to mid-season peonies.
