Sparkles peony

Paeonia 'Sparkles'

PerennialPaeoniaceae

APS Registry

Deer-resistantRabbit-resistantFragrant

USDA zones3 to 8

SunHandles full sun to partial sun

WaterNeeds moderate soil

Habit: Upright
Bloom season: Spring, summer
Bloom color: Dark red
Soil types: Loam

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BorderCottage gardenCut flowerPerennial bedPollinator gardenRock gardenSpecimen

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'Sparkles' peony (Paeonia 'Sparkles') 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, average moisture, and loamy soil. Its fragrant, semi-double dark red flowers have incurved petals, and the stiff, upright stems stay medium in height. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. Lyman D. Glasscock bred it.

Pairs well with June hosta, Standing Ovation little bluestem, Polish Spirit clematis, and Carlton daffodil.

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