Detroit peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Detroit'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Deep red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Detroit' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Detroit') 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, deep red flowers look like large bombs and open in early to mid spring. It has medium height. Edward Auten, Jr bred it.
Pairs well with Siberian squill, Cheerfulness daffodil, and Blonde Ambition blue grama.