Red Elegance peony
Paeonia 'Red Elegance'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Medium
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Rose-red
- Foliage color
- Dark foliage
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Red Elegance' peony (Paeonia 'Red Elegance') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, and cottage gardens. 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 fragrant, rose-red double flowers are cone shaped, and strong, straight stems hold one flower each. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything. William S. Bockstoce bred it.
Pairs well with Rainforest Sunrise hosta, Sensation lilac, and Nodding onion.