Results of the variety study of intersection hybrids of the genus Paeonia L. and their characteristics during introduction in the Republic of Bashkortostan

Abstract

The article presents the results of the study of introduced varieties of intersectional hybrids of Paeonia on the basis of the South-Ural Botanical Garden-Institute of Ufa Federal Research Centre of Russian Academy of Sciences. The main research tasks were the replenishment of the collection of the genus Paeonia L. with new varieties from the Itoh Hybrid Group, their introductory variety study and revealing of the most valuable varieties suitable for introduction into production, and also for use in breeding work. Estimation of decorative and economically valuable characteristic was carried out according to the generally accepted «Methodology of the state variety testing of agricultural varieties», and also using the method of comparative estimation of ornamental varieties elaborated by the Main Botanical Garden. Morphometric descriptions of varieties (plant height, the number of vegetative and generative shoots, the length and width of the leaf, the length of the peduncle, the diameter and height of the flower, the fragrance, the length and width of the fruit, etc.) are presented in details. As a result of the estimation of decorative qualities of peonies from the group of Itoh Hybrid Group, 3 varieties – Bartzella, Hillary and Lemon Dream were received the highest appreciation (97-98 points). According to the estimation of economic and biological characteristics, 5 varieties: Border Charm, Canary Brilliants, Hillary, Scarlet Heaven, Yellow Waterlily were received maximum appreciation (48-49 points) On the basis of a comprehensive estimation it is established that the varieties under study are adapted for cultivation in the conditions of the forest-steppe zone of the Bashkir Urals. The variety Hillary was received the highest appreciation (147 points). It is original, highly decorative, has a high flowering and reproductive capacity, and is resistant to the natural and climatic conditions of the Republic of Bashkortostan.