Bethcar peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Bethcar'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Cherry-red, yellow center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Bethcar' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Bethcar') 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. Single, fragrant blooms open cherry-red with a yellow center in early summer. Plants reach up to 35 inches tall. Kelway bred it.
Pairs well with Compass plant, Sedge, Blue sage, and Spanish bluebell.