LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Quickly reaches 24 to 28 in. tall and wide.
| Description | Brilliant coral-red, lightly fragrant, semi-double flowers arrive early in peony season on this highly prized perennial. An excellent cut flower. Deep green foliage covers the well-rounded plant, remaining attractive throughout summer and fall. Lovely massed in borders. An herbaceous perennial. This herbaceous peony needs winter chill to set buds. It will not flower in zones 9 – 11. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Mock Orange (Philadelphus); Coneflower (Echinacea); Phlox (Phlox); Bellflower (Campanula) |
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, slightly acidic, well-drained soil; plant with crown slightly below soil level. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Remove spent blooms for a tidy appearance. Apply side dressing of organic compost annually. Remove old foliage in the fall. Heavy blooms may require support. Herbaceous peonies need winter chill to set bud and flower- typically 500 to 1000 hours. They are not recommended for USDA hardiness zones 9 – 11. |



