Red Delight peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Red Delight'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Light red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Red Delight' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Red Delight') 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. The large, cup shaped blooms are light red and have a strong rose scent. They open late, from late spring into early summer. Lyman D. Glasscock bred it.
Pairs well with Fringed bleeding heart, Woolly yarrow, and Sedge.