Ruby Light peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Ruby Light'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Tall
- Bloom color
- Dark reddish purple or maroon
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Ruby Light' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Ruby Light') 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 dark reddish purple or maroon. Plants grow tall, so they make a strong back row in a border. Kelway bred it.
Pairs well with Wild bergamot, Anise hyssop, and Western sword fern.