Bonfire peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Bonfire'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Tall, upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Dark red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Bonfire' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Bonfire') 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. Dark red blooms open in early spring on tall, stiff stems. Edward Auten, Jr bred it as a seedling of 'Radiant Red'.
Pairs well with Pussytoes, Cinnamon fern, and Spanish bluebell.