Mad Cap peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Mad Cap'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Tall, upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Red, white shading
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Mad Cap' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Mad Cap') 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 single red flowers flush to white, which makes them unusual. Stiff, tall stems hold the blooms upright in late spring. Edward Auten, Jr bred it.
Pairs well with Dalmatian bellflower, Sedge, and Grape hyacinth.