Noble Carmen peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Noble Carmen'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Noble Carmen' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Noble Carmen') 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 blooms in early to mid spring with dark red single flowers that smell sweet. Each stem carries 3 to 4 blooms, and the narrow upright plant needs no support.
Pairs well with Dancing Queen hosta, Cheerfulness daffodil, Sedge, and Prairie Sun rudbeckia.