Cardinal’s Robe peony
Paeonia 'Cardinals Robe'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 24 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Cardinal’s Robe' peony (Paeonia 'Cardinal’s Robe') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, and specimen planting. 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. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. Bees and butterflies visit the fragrant, shining scarlet single flowers. Prof. Arthur Percy Saunders bred it.
Pairs well with Sweet William, Nodding onion, and Standing Ovation little bluestem.