Johnny peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Johnny'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 2.5 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Johnny' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Johnny') 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. The red blooms have a yellow center and a Japanese type flower form. They open in early summer and reach about 31 inches tall.
Pairs well with Siberian squill, Limeglow creeping juniper, Ostrich fern, and Toadflax.