origination:
Classic variety.
Ba Bao Xiang. Lotus form . Flowers 13cm x 3cm, red (55-A); petals thin, soft, dark purple at the base; stamens normal; pistils normal, very fertile; floral discs purplish red. Stalks short, flowering among the leaves. Flowering midseason. Plant dwarf, partially spreading. Branches slender. Leaves long, small- sized, thick, sparse; leaflets long ovate, apex acuminate, the margins wavy upwards. Growth medium, flowers many. Classic variety.
name in Luoyang*:
Hong ying ge
english translation:
Red cherry chamber
name in Heze*:
Ba pao xiang/ Ba bao xiang
* cross-references for the Luoyang/Heze names are from the english text insert of the booklet 'Zhongguomudan' Chinese tree peonies © Will McLewin 1996 Prepared by Phedar Nursery (England)
english translation:
Mounted Gems, Chest of the Eight Treasures
italiano:
Forziere degli otto tesori
Osti (1997)
01. BA BAO XIANG, «». Il nome fa riferimento agli otto immortali del taoismo, ognuno dei quali era portatore d'un tesoro. Fiore: semidoppio, a forma di loto, tardivo, delicatamente profumato; colore: rosa pesca, forte. Portamento: eretto, di media statura, raccolto. I rami sottili temono il vento e va posta in un sito riparato.
Osti (1999)
01. BA BAO XIANG "" The name refers to the eight immortals of Taoism, each of which was the bearer of a treasure. Flowers: bright peach pink; semi-double, lotus form, late flowering, delicately scented. Habit: erect, medium height, compact. The thin branches are prone to wind damage. Should be planted in a sheltered position.
