Wine Red peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Wine Red'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 24 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Wine Red' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Wine Red') 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 about 24 inches tall and bears double red flowers in mid to late spring and early summer. Each stem carries one to three buds. Ben Gilbertson bred it, and its foliage is medium green.
Pairs well with Nepeta, Prairie dropseed, and Black Hero tulip.