Rudyard Kipling peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Rudyard Kipling'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Cerise
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Rudyard Kipling' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Rudyard Kipling') 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 flowers are cerise, which adds bold color to a bed or a vase. Kelway bred it.
Pairs well with Lupine, Sedge, and Lily of the valley.