Red Ball peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Red Ball'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 4 feet tall
- Habit
- Tall, upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Red
- Foliage color
- Dark foliage
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Red Ball' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Red Ball') 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. Arthur L. Murawska bred it as a seedling of 'Félix Crousse'. The bright red double flowers open in late spring on tall, strong stems and have a slight fragrance.
Pairs well with Columbine, Smooth aster, and Sedge.