Sun-up peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Sun-up'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Dark red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Sun-up' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Sun-up') 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. It bears dark red single blooms in late spring, rather late for a peony. The color holds well, and the plant and stems stay strong. Edward Auten, Jr bred it.
Pairs well with Sedge, Grape hyacinth, and Incrediball hydrangea.