Purple Cup peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Purple Cup'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Purple Cup' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Purple Cup') 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 single red flowers that open early in the season. The blooms appear in early to mid spring and again in early summer. Kelway bred it.
Pairs well with Ice plant, Prairie dropseed, and Picture tulip.