Leona Kinney peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Leona Kinney'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Medium, upright
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Crimson or maroon
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Leona Kinney' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Leona Kinney') 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. It grows as a medium, upright clump. Crimson or maroon blooms open in early summer, and they look good in a vase.
Pairs well with Prairie dropseed, Scentara Double Blue lilac, and Brown-eyed Susan.