Per the 1928 Lee R. Bonnewitz Iris and Peony catalog of Van Wert, Ohio:
WILTON LOCKWOOD (Shaylor). This pink Peony is probably the...Read More tallest variety originated by Mr. Shaylor, and its stems are so strong that except in extremely bad weather it is able to carry the beautiful blooms in excellent condition. However, like all extremely tall varieties it probably should have support when used as a landscape variety, and when used for indoor decoration it can hold up its head with pride among such great Peonies as THERESE, PRESIDENT WILSON, JEANNOT and MARTHA BULLOCH. $10.00
Per the APS website:
WILTON LOCKWOOD (Shaylor, 1915) - Double - Pink - Midseason. Tall. Mildly fragrant. Very large. Enormous light rose-pink outer petals, opening cupped but relaxing with age, showing a long, incurved center marked with prominent red splashes and edges. Strong grower, floriferous. Good foliage. A very loosely formed flower of delicate color, illumined throughout by the bright yellow glow from the buried stamens. "Very tall, strong growth; free-bloming, broad foliage."-Little. "Tall, strong growth, free-blooming, good foliage."-Thurlow.
Per the 1928 Lee R. Bonnewitz Iris and Peony catalog of Van Wert, Ohio:
WILTON LOCKWOOD (Shaylor). This pink Peony is probably the...Read More