LIGHT: Full sun
WATER:
SIZE: Reaches 2 ft. tall and wide.
| Description | Bomb-type scarlet-red blooms on a more compact plant. The lush mound of dark green foliage remains attractive all summer to frost. Wonderful at the back of perennial borders. An excellent cut flower. 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 |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in organically rich, well-drained soil with a neutral pH. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Remove spent blooms for a tidy appearance. Prune foliage in fall. Needs little fertilization; an annual side dressing of organic compost is beneficial. 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. |



