The 'Bashkir' peony variety is a hybrid variety developed at the Botanical Garden-Institute of the Ufa Scientific Center of the RAS. This peony is distinguished by high resistance to adverse weather conditions, diseases, and pests, making it a reliable choice for growing in the middle belt of Russia. The bush reaches a height and diameter of about 70 cm, having an upright or semi-spreading form. The flowers are double, pink in color, about 14 cm in diameter, with a moderate aroma. The peduncles are straight and sturdy, 90 cm long, bearing four flowers each, which ensures abundant and prolonged blooming lasting about 12 days. Breeding work on creating new peony varieties in the Botanical Garden of Ufa has been ongoing for over 50 years. The initiator of these studies was candidate of agricultural sciences Olga Antonovna Kravchenko, who aimed to create domestic varieties adapted to local climatic conditions. As a result, about fifty hybrids with various flower forms and colors were bred, including rose-like, coronate, spherical, anemone-like, and Japanese forms, as well as a wide spectrum of shades from red to cream and white. All varieties, including 'Bashkir', are characterized by winter hardiness, drought tolerance, and heat resistance. The 'Bashkir' peony is versatile and well-suited for cutting, allowing it to be used for decorative purposes both in the garden and in floral arrangements. The productivity of the variety is about 30 flowers per bush, making it attractive to both enthusiasts and professionals. Due to its characteristics and breeding history, this variety is an excellent example of successful domestic breeding aimed at creating beautiful, hardy, and easy-to-care-for plants.
