Red Jacket peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Red Jacket'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Crimson
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Red Jacket' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Red Jacket') 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 single flowers are a ruby-red crimson and have a sweet fragrance. William Henry Krekler bred it.
Pairs well with Sweet William, Grape hyacinth, and Sedge.