Gopher Beauty peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Gopher Beauty'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Gopher Beauty' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Gopher Beauty') 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 red flowers are single, with two rows of petals. Alonzo B. Franklin bred it in 1926.
Pairs well with Smooth aster, Rock soapwort, and Cinnamon fern.