Betty Warner peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Betty Warner'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 feet tall
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Betty Warner' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Betty Warner') 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 deep red flowers have a Japanese type form and open late in the season. This upright plant grows about 33 to 35 inches tall. William Henry Krekler bred it.
Pairs well with Sedge, Spanish bluebell, and Compass plant.