Admiral Togo peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Admiral Togo'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Compact, medium, upright
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Carmine-red, brown shading
- Foliage color
- Dark foliage
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Admiral Togo' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Admiral Togo') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, and perennial beds. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and loamy soil. George Hollis bred it in 1907. The medium to large carmine-red blooms open in early summer and hold their color well. The compact, upright plants have dark green leaves.
Pairs well with Gooseneck loosestrife, Smooth aster, and Sedge.