Henry Bockstoce peony
Paeonia 'Henry Bockstoce'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size3 to 4 feet tall24+ inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Red
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
- Toxicity
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Henry Bockstoce' peony (Paeonia 'Henry Bockstoce') 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 and average to moist soil of most types. The tall, dark red double flowers have a rose center and a sweet scent, and strong stems hold the blooms up well. William S. Bockstoce bred it. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice.
Pairs well with Earth Angel hosta, Cheerfulness daffodil, Blonde Ambition blue grama, and Miss Kim lilac.