Santa Fe peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Santa Fe'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Dark red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Santa Fe' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Santa Fe') 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. Dark red, semi-double blooms open in early summer and do not fade. The medium sized flowers sit on stiff stems, so they hold up well in a vase. Edward Auten, Jr bred it.
Pairs well with Siberian iris, Dalmatian bellflower, and Japanese spirea.