Red Tinkerbelle peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Red Tinkerbelle'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 22 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Red, fuchsia / magenta shading
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Red Tinkerbelle' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Red Tinkerbelle') 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. Semi-double magenta red blooms open from mid to late spring into early summer. The stems are strong enough to hold up to 5 blossoms, so it works well for cutting. Roy G. Klehm bred it.
Pairs well with Virginia spiderwort, Blue sage, and Cinnamon fern.