Jewel of India peony
Paeonia 'Jewel of India'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall
- Habit
- Dark foliage
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Red
- Foliage color
- Dark foliage
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Jewel of India' peony (Paeonia 'Jewel of India') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, and specimen planting. 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 fragrant, brilliant red flowers are semi-double and sit on strong, straight stems up to 33 inches tall. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. Lyman D. Glasscock bred it.
Pairs well with Clustered bellflower, Royal Standard hosta, Switchgrass, and Queen of Night tulip.