Volcano peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Volcano'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3.5 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Volcano' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Volcano') 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. Walter Marx bred it, and the deep red flowers open in early summer. The blooms start as a Japanese type and grow into a pompon double. Wiry but strong stems hold the flowers above glossy foliage.
Pairs well with Purrsian Blue nepeta, Aromatic aster, and Japanese spirea.