Birket Foster peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Birket Foster'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Crimson
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Birket Foster' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Birket Foster') 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 double blooms are crimson, and they make a bold show in a border or in a vase. Kelway bred this cultivar.
Pairs well with Incrediball hydrangea, Pink Impression tulip, Western sword fern, and American Gold Rush black-eyed Susan.