John Hancock peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'John Hancock'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Compact, medium, upright
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Crimson
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'John Hancock' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'John Hancock') is a perennial for borders, perennial beds, and cut flowers. 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. George Hollis bred it in 1907. The double crimson flowers are fragrant and open in early summer. The compact, upright plant stays a medium size.
Pairs well with Monkshood, Christmas fern, and Picture tulip.