Scarlett O'Hara peony
Paeonia 'Scarlett OHara'
APS Gold Medal 2017
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2.5 to 3 feet tall2 to 2.5 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Red
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
- Toxicity
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Scarlett O'Hara' peony (Paeonia 'Scarlett O'Hara') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. The red blooms are fragrant and attract butterflies. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything. Keep it away from dogs and cats, since it is toxic to both.
Pairs well with Willow bell, Lady's mantle, and Globemaster allium.