Double Peony
USDA Zone: 2-9
Garden Peonies are old favorites for late spring display, prized for their large, colourful and fragrant blooms. Plants form an upright bush of dark green leaves that stays attractive all season. This selection features large double flowers of deep red, the petals pencil-edged in white. Early/Midseason. Peonies seldom need to be divided or moved, but if necessary it should be carried out only in the fall. Flowering is always best in a sunny location. Trim off old stems to the ground in late fall, to help prevent disease problems. Excellent for cutting.
Optimal Growing
Conditions Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy or
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Care Level
Easy Flower Colour
Red
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Late Spring
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Attracts Butterflies
Border
Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Fragrant
Massed
Specimen
Flower Head Size
Very Large
Height
75-80 cm
29-31 inches
Spread
80-90 cm
31-35 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Slow