Peonies, The Manual of the American Peony Society, edited by James Boyd © 1928 American Peony Society: [Descriptive List of Chinese Peonies]
JEANNOT. zhan-no'. (Dessert, 1918.) 9.2.
Double type; large; late. Pale rose-pink, deepening to old-rose in center, with a distinct overcast of pale violet; faintly fragrant. Medium height; free-flowering; wiry stems. Good foliage.
„Technically rose-form but globular in shape, of smooth, waxy substance, with a greenish tint at the base of most petals. Excellent for garden decoration.
"Remarkably fine show bloom."—Fewkes.
"Exquisite and delicate in color."—Mrs. Edward Harding.
"A flower of much distinction and great beauty."—Boyd.
JEANNOT (Dessert, 1918) Double-Pink-Late. Medium height. Faint fragrance. Large. Pale rose-pink, deepening to old-rose in center, with a distinct overcast of pale violet. Free-flowering wiry stems. Good foliage. Technically rose-form but globular in shape, of smooth, waxy substance with a greenish tint at the base of most petals.Excellent for garden decoration.
Rivière (1995):
'Jeannot' /Dessert & Méchin/1918
Brian Porter (2004):
Tartu Ülikooli Botaanikaaed (THE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TARTU) INDEX PLANTARUM : Paeonia 'Jeannot' Dessert 1918
