Variety Origin: Bred by American breeder Don Hollingsworth, registered in 2009. Parentage is ‘Salmon Dream’ × ‘Pink Vanguard’. Named in honor of Kathleen Roth, a director of the American Peony Society.
Core Characteristics: Stems are sturdy and upright. Features a unique “flower within a flower” structure. Foliage is emerald green and sun-tolerant.
Cultivation Performance: Cold hardy, heat tolerant, and drought tolerant. Adaptable to well-drained soils. Grows vigorously, easy to propagate, requires no staking, and has few pest or disease issues.
Kathy’s Touch peony features a distinctive flower form and strong adaptability, offering value for both garden display and cut flower use. It is a high-quality early-season peony variety.
