William Aitkin peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'William Aitkin'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Spreading
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Deep red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'William Aitkin' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'William Aitkin') 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. Double deep red blooms open in mid spring and mature to red-violet. The flowers have a pleasing fragrance, and the plant stands about 30 inches tall without support.
Pairs well with Prairie dropseed, Christmas fern, Phantom panicle hydrangea, and Hollyhock.