Crown Jewel peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Crown Jewel'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Bushy
- Bloom color
- Red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Crown Jewel' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Crown Jewel') 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 bushy plant bears flat, dense, semi-double red blooms on a plant that is not tall. William Henry Krekler bred it in 1977.
Pairs well with Ice plant, Stargazer lily, Garlic chives, and Charles Joly lilac.