Prince Imperial peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Prince Imperial'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Prince Imperial' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Prince Imperial') 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. It bears fragrant, double red blooms in early to mid summer. Jacques Calot bred it in 1921.
Pairs well with Royal fern, Spanish bluebell, and Shrub rose.