Ruby Slippers peony
Paeonia 'Ruby Slippers'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 24 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Ruby-red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Ruby Slippers' peony (Paeonia 'Ruby Slippers') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, and specimen plantings. 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 fragrant, deep ruby rose blossoms open early on compact plants about 24 inches tall. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. Bees and butterflies visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Golden Tiara hosta, Black-eyed Susan, Pink Impression tulip, and Red twig dogwood.