Kristin Joy peony
Paeonia 'Kristin Joy'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Kristin Joy' peony (Paeonia 'Kristin Joy') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, and specimen plantings. 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. Chris Laning bred this tall, vigorous plant, which has dark green foliage and large, bright red single flowers. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. The fragrant blooms measure 8 inches across and open in mid-season.
Pairs well with August Moon hosta, Creeping phlox, and Indian grass.