Bloomquist Contentment

Bloomquist Contentment has a silhouette all her own, and she is exactly the sort of unusual flower that keeps a collection interesting. Warm orange with broad outer petals surrounding a visible open center.

📋 Cultivar Notes

• Breeder / Hybridizer: Unknown
• Year of Introduction: Unknown
• Origin: Unknown
• Form: Peony (PE)
• ADS Classification Number: 8003 (Peony / Orange).
• Cut Flower Status: Good for garden and event cutting. Open-centered forms add beautiful movement and texture.
• Show & Exhibition Flower Status: Not confirmed as ADS-registered. It may still be useful in garden displays or classes allowed by a local schedule, but current show eligibility should be checked before entry.

🌸 In the Garden

• Bloom: Blooms are reported at approximately 4 inches. The peony bloom shows warm orange with broad outer petals surrounding a visible open center.
• Plant Height & Habit: Approximately 4 feet tall, with an upright, branching habit. Stake as needed for height and bloom weight.
• Growing Notes: Usually around 4 feet tall. Pinch early for branching and give solid support once the plant is carrying flowers.
• Tuber Yield: Not yet tracked at Hedge & Alchemy.