Red Compass Rose peony
Paeonia 'Red Compass Rose'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Dark foliage
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Rose-red, yellow center
- Foliage color
- Dark foliage
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Red Compass Rose' peony (Paeonia 'Red Compass Rose') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, and specimen planting. 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 single rose-red flowers have eight narrow, pointed petals around a yellow center, and they are fragrant. Peter Waltz bred it. The dark green leaves have no notches or lobes. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by.
Pairs well with Rainforest Sunrise hosta, Little Beauty tulip, and Blue grama.