Alertie has gorgeous, soft blush-pink blooms with fully double flowers and an early bloom time. Her warm blush tones have a softness that's difficult to put into words, almost as though the petals have been kissed by the morning sun. She's slightly short but plenty tall enough for cutting, and her high productivity, earliness, and lush blooms make up for it. I mean, look at those layers and layers of ruffles!
Every year, I share a portion of our wholesale peony order. These are exceptional quality roots supplied by Groot & Groot, family-owned and premier grower of cut peonies and peony roots. G&G produces cut peonies in the Netherlands, Italy and South Africa. We are proud to be able to offer these beautiful roots to cut flower growers! Some varieties will not be available every year as they are simply what I am adding to the farm for that particular season :)
DETAILS
Contains: One bare root, 3–5 eye
Peony type: Lactiflora
Blooming period: Early
Fragrance: Fragrant
Bloom Type: Double
Productivity: Very High
Side buds: Yes
Introduction year: Before 1950
Length: Short
Photo Credit: Petal Back Farm, Onings and their partners, noted in foot (permission granted from Onings)