Hades peony
Paeonia 'Hades'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size3 to 6.5 feet tall3 to 5 feet wide
- Habit
- Tall, upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Dark red, russet flares
- Foliage color
- Dark foliage
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Hades' peony (Paeonia 'Hades') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, loamy soil. Semi-double deep red flowers with maroon flares open in spring. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. Nate Bremer bred it, and it grows into a tall, upright clump with dark foliage.
Pairs well with Catmint, Royal Purple smoketree, Blue fescue, and Lily.