Oiraku peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Oiraku'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Oiraku' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Oiraku') 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 bears big crimson double flowers in red. Gardeners have long treated it as a favorite and a rare beauty.
Pairs well with Limelight hydrangea, Little bluestem, and Stargazer lily.