
ELSA SASS
Originator: Sass, H.P., 1930
Colour: White
Form: Double
Bloom Time: Late
Side Buds: Yes
Height: Medium - above 30 inches
Fragrance: None
Peony Group: Lactiflora
Distinction: Cut flower, APS 1943 Gold Medal
APS Registry Entry: https://americanpeonysociety.org/cultivars/peony-registry/elsa-sass/
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Description: A spectacular beauty that boasts highly refined and well tailored white, rose-form double flowers. Petals are incurved and very well organized, producing an extremely appealing effect. A choice variety for use in the landscape, this appealing compact plant carries its flowers upright without need for support. An excellent choice to extend the growing season as it is one of the latest varieties of flower. side buds extend the blooming period even further yet. Outstanding, and has remained in fashion from its introduction in the ‘30s to the present date. A great choice for a cut flower.