Robin Hood peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Robin Hood'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Robin Hood' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Robin Hood') 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. It has an upright habit and double red flowers in late spring. Edward Auten, Jr bred it.
Pairs well with Spanish bluebell, Sensitive fern, and Foxtail barley.