Taikoon peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Taikoon'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Fuchsia / magenta
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Taikoon' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Taikoon') 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 blooms in early to mid spring with large, single fuchsia to magenta flowers. The plant stays medium size and compact, and it bears numerous flowers with a conspicuous red disk.
Pairs well with Carnaval De Nice tulip, Miss Kim lilac, and Cinnamon fern.