Margherita Capra

Italian CS, Notiziario, 1997, No.3, pp.24-25, colour photo front cover; Originated by Mario Carmine, Cannero Riviera, Italy. Semi-double to peony form, petals irregular, white, diameter 6.5-7.5 cm. Lightly fragrant. Outer margins have 12-14 lacinations. 5 imbricated sepals. Stamens numerous with yellow anthers. A few petaloids dispersed among the stamens. Flowers early. Leaves dark green upper surface, light green lower surface, form elliptic, apex reflexed and twisted, 7-7.5 cm x 3cm. Compact upright growth.