The peony-like rose Princess Aiko is named in honor of the Japanese princess and translates to "beloved" or "child of love." With its striking peony-shaped buds and delicate two-tone coloring, it became one of the most memorable floral innovations of 2018.
Flowers: The rose has a subtle fragrance, but its beauty more than makes up for it. The bloom features a remarkable color—a bright peachy hue highlighted with touches of cream and coral. Slight variations in color emphasize the overlapping lines of its concentric petals, forming a nearly spherical medium-sized flower. It opens to about 80% of its full bloom while maintaining its lovely shape. The spherical form is very similar to that of a peony. The dark green foliage of Princess Aiko provides a stunning contrast to the flower.