Spectacular Flash peony
Paeonia 'Spectacular Flash'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 22 inches tall
- Habit
- Mounding
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Carmine-red, darker flares
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Spectacular Flash' peony (Paeonia 'Spectacular Flash') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, and specimen plantings. 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 fragrant carmine-red flowers have darker flares and attract bees and butterflies. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by. Roger F. Anderson bred it.
Pairs well with Empress Wu hosta, Standing Ovation little bluestem, and Garlic chives.