Best Man peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Best Man'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall
- Bloom color
- Red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Best Man' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Best Man') 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. It grows up to 33 inches tall and bears red blooms. Each stem carries one main bud with 2 to 4 auxiliary buds. Carl G. Klehm bred it in 1970.
Pairs well with Siberian iris, Dalmatian bellflower, and Japanese spirea.