Variety Origin: It is an Itoh hybrid peony (Intersectional Hybrid) bred by American breeder Roger Anderson and introduced by Swenson Gardens. It was registered with the American Peony Society (APS) in 2018. First flowered and was propagated simultaneously in 2013.
Core Characteristics: Petals are violet, cup-shaped, and rounded, with rose-red flares extending approximately 15% of the petal length from the base. New foliage is wine-red, maturing to green, typical of Itoh hybrids with good texture. Stamens are present but lack pollen. There are approximately 5 carpels, green and sparsely hairy, with watermelon-red stigmas. It is sterile and does not set seed.
Cultivation Performance: Strong cold hardiness. Prefers full sun to partial shade. Suited for planting in well-drained, loose, fertile, slightly acidic to neutral soil. Inherits the advantages of Itoh hybrids with strong disease resistance.
Violet Flash is an Itoh peony featuring violet flowers, red flares, and seasonally changing foliage.
