Portofino peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Portofino'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 4 feet tall
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Ruby-red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Portofino' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Portofino') is a perennial for borders, perennial beds, and cut flowers. 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. Late blooming double flowers open ruby-red and fade to ivory with age, and they have a subtle fragrance. The upright stems reach about 43 inches and need no support. Stephan Tetzlaff bred it.
Pairs well with Dog's tooth violet, Sensitive fern, and American cranberrybush.