Betty Tompson peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Betty Tompson'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom color
- Dark red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Betty Tompson' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Betty Tompson') 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. The fragrant, dark red flowers open like tulips and stay cupped for a long time. Sturdy stems hold the blooms well above the foliage, so the plant needs no support. Valerie A. Ames bred it, and the tall stems make good cut flowers.
Pairs well with Brown-eyed Susan, Little Beauty tulip, and Ostrich fern.