IMPERIAL CROWN (Roy G. Klehm, Klehm Nursery), July 3, 1998. Seedling #K85-02. Moutan blood. First bloomed 1985. This purple-lavender, semi-double tree has good substance, stamens, pollen, no seeds and no fragrance. It is reliable, one bud per stem with good amount of bloom. Height 36-48", blooms very early, good stem strength holding the large blossoms of rich purple and lavender - undertones with rich, green foliage.
