Fire Opal peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Fire Opal'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Fire Opal' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Fire Opal') 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 deep red flowers have inner petals tipped in white and appear in early summer. Each stiff stem holds 3 to 4 blooms, so the plants rarely need staking. Walter Marx bred it.
Pairs well with Spotted dead nettle, Ostrich fern, Grape hyacinth, and Sedge.