Banquet[Saunders 1941]. Tree, Red, Semi-Double Blooms. It is an Early Midseason bloomer. The backside of the petals are lighter in color which seems to enhance the brightness. About 36 high, but with mild winters it can get 48 or so. According to the Peony Bloom Sequence Table, Banquet blooms 3 days after Red Charm.
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