Magenta Glow peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Magenta Glow'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 2.5 feet tall
- Habit
- Dark foliage
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Fuchsia / magenta
- Foliage color
- Dark foliage
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Magenta Glow' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Magenta Glow') 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 28 inches tall and blooms early with single magenta flowers. Each stem holds 2 to 4 buds. William Henry Krekler bred it.
Pairs well with Grape hyacinth, Ostrich fern, and Sedge.