Rebel peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Rebel'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 2.5 feet tall
- Bloom color
- Dark red, purple shading, cream center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Rebel' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Rebel') 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. The Japanese type blooms are dark red with purple shading and a big cream center. It grows about 30 inches tall. William Henry Krekler bred it.
Pairs well with Blanket flower, Fringed bleeding heart, and Little Beauty tulip.