Henry Webster peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Henry Webster'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Henry Webster' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Henry Webster') 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. It grows tall and upright and bears large, medium red rose type blooms. The flowers are fragrant and open early in spring. Alonzo B. Franklin bred it.
Pairs well with Iris, Stargazer lily, and Bells of Ireland.