Ruth Clay peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Ruth Clay'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size5 to 7.5 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Ruth Clay' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Ruth Clay') 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 double red flowers are fragrant and open from spring into early summer. Ernest Flint Kelsey bred it, and the color is a rich, living red.
Pairs well with Siberian iris, Spotted beebalm, and Carnaval De Nice tulip.