Roman Spears peony
Paeonia 'Roman Spears'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 feet tall
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Red
- Foliage color
- Dark foliage
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Roman Spears' peony (Paeonia 'Roman Spears') 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. Its red single flowers open early on tall, upright stems that need no support. The pointed buds look like spears just before they open. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal.
Pairs well with Moonshine yarrow, Guacamole hosta, and Picture tulip.