Juno peony

Paeonia lactiflora 'Juno'

PerennialPaeoniaceae

APS Registry

USDA zones3 to 8

SunHandles full sun to partial sun

WaterNeeds moderate soil

Bloom color: Red, fuchsia / magenta shading
Soil types: Loam

Garden uses

BorderCut flowerPerennial bed

Notes

'Juno' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Juno') 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 double flowers are deep rose, with red and fuchsia shading. Max Leichtlin bred it. Cut the blooms for bouquets.

Pairs well with Sedge, Monkshood, and Shrub rose.

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