Valencia peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Valencia'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Medium, upright
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Valencia' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Valencia') 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 grows as a medium, upright plant. In early summer it bears tall, full double blooms in bright red. Eugene H. Lins bred it.
Pairs well with Smooth aster, Butterfly milkweed, and Garlic chives.