The Peony variety Rudolf Nureev is a herbaceous plant with an upright, semi-spreading bush up to 75 cm high and about 60 cm in diameter. The bush has a medium density with rich green, smooth leaves that are tripinnate and glossy, with no hair on the underside. The stems are thick, with weak anthocyanin coloring, ensuring good strength for flower stalks. This variety is characterized by a medium-growing bush type and weak foliage.
The Peony Rudolf Nureev flowers are large, double, spherical, up to 17 cm in diameter, with a rich lilac-pink hue. The aroma is moderate, they fade weakly in the sun and shed little, extending the decorativeness. Blooming is late, starting in late June and lasting about 21 days, allowing one to enjoy abundant and prolonged flowering. The variety has high decorativeness and resistance to adverse weather conditions.
Peony Rudolf Nureev is distinguished by high winter hardiness, drought resistance, and heat tolerance, as well as resistance to diseases and pests. It is suitable for cultivation in various regions, including the middle belt of Russia and the southern forest-steppe zone. The variety is recommended for cutting, productivity reaches up to 6 flowers per bush. It is propagated by dividing the bush and stem cuttings in the bud phase using growth stimulants.
