Flaming Delight peony
Paeonia 'Flaming Delight'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size22 to 24 inches tall
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Deep yellow, dark red flares
- Foliage color
- Dark foliage
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Flaming Delight' peony (Paeonia 'Flaming Delight') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, and cottage gardens. 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. Deep yellow, semi-double flowers carry large dark red flares and a mild, pleasing scent, and blooms last up to 2 ½ weeks. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. Donald Robert Smith bred it.
Pairs well with August Moon hosta, PowWow White coneflower, Switchgrass, and Queen of Night tulip.