Roman Candle peony
Paeonia 'Roman Candle'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2.5 feet tall
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Roman Candle' peony (Paeonia 'Roman Candle') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, and specimen planting. 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. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by. The red semi-double flowers face upward and have ruffled petals. The upright stems need no support, and bees and butterflies visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Moonshine yarrow, Guacamole hosta, and Phantom panicle hydrangea.