Classic and rugged, a superb cutflower. Blooms are nearly rainproof on compact shrubs.
Fragrant fully double blossoms start ruby red and progress into deep purple-red tones with yellow stamens at the tail end of blooming.
This heirloom predates its introduction to market in 1937; it’s been a stalwart companion in the peony garden for nearly a century.
Zone 3-8. 3-5 eyes.
34-36" tall.| Variety | Product Type | Bloom Time | Height | Bloom Color | Hardy to Zone | Maximum Hardiness Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ‘Alexander Fleming’ | bare-root plants | mid-season | 28-30" | hot pink | 3 | 8 |
| ‘Big Ben’ | bare-root plants | early season | 34-36" | cherry red | 3 | 8 |
| ‘Karl Rosenfield’ | bare-root plants | mid-season | 28-33" | bright crimson | 3 | 8 |
| ‘Pink Hawaiian Coral’ | bare-root plants | early season | 24-36" | pink | 3 | 8 |
| ‘Sorbet’ | bare-root plants | mid-season | 26-30" | cream-dotted pink | 3 | 8 |
| ‘Coral Sunset’ | bare-root plants | early season | 28-32" | coral | 3 | 8 |
| ‘Bunker Hill’ | bare-root plants | mid-season | 32-36" | dark rosy pink | 3 | 8 |
| ‘Madame Calot’ | bare-root plants | early season | 30-34" | white/pink | 3 | 8 |
| ‘Duchesse de Nemours’ | bare-root plants | mid-season | 28-32" | white | 3 | 8 |
| ‘Paul M. Wild’ | bare-root plants | mid to late season | 36-40" | magenta | 3 | 8 |
| ‘King’s Day’ | bare-root plants | early season | 32-36" | pale coral | 3 | 8 |
| ‘Primevere’ | bare-root plants | mid-season | 32-36" | buttercream/yellow | 3 | 8 |
| ‘Lorelei’ | bare-root plants | early season | 32-36" | red/pink/orange | 3 | 8 |
| ‘Raspberry Sundae’ | bare-root plants | mid-season | 30-34" | pink/white | 3 | 8 |
| ‘Peter Brand’ | bare-root plants | mid-season | 34-36" | deep purple-red | 3 | 8 |
| ‘The Fawn’ | bare-root plants | mid to late season | 32-36" | pink | 3 | 8 |
| ‘Red Charm’ | bare-root plants | very early season | 30-34" | dark crimson | 3 | 8 |
| ‘Command Performance’ | bare-root plants | mid-season | 30-34" | cardinal red | 3 | 8 |
| ‘Felix Crousse’ | bare-root plants | late season | 28-32" | deep red | 3 | 8 |
| ‘Festiva Maxima’ | bare-root plants | early season | 32-36" | white | 3 | 8 |
| ‘Laura Dessert’ | bare-root plants | mid-season | 32-36" | pale yellow | 3 | 8 |
| ‘Nippon Beauty’ | bare-root plants | late season | 30-34" | scarlet | 3 | 8 |
| ‘Pink Hawaiian Coral’ | bare-root plants | early season | 24-36" | coral pink | 3 | 8 |
| ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ | bare-root plants | late season | 32-36" | delicate pink | 3 | 8 |
Reliable, long-lived hardy herbaceous perennial native from Tibet to Siberia. The red to forest-green shoots appear in mid-spring and form a bushy clump of lustrous dark green deeply lobed foliage that makes a lovely hedge or backdrop to the flower garden.
Big spherical buds on sturdy stems gradually open from late spring to early summer, transforming into huge stunning blooms. For long-lasting cutflowers, harvest when buds are soft like marshmallows but not quite open.
Ants on peony buds are normal, so leave them alone. While the ants collect sticky nectar, they also protect the peonies against insect pests. Before you bring cuts indoors, dunk them in a bucket of water to rinse off the ants.
Plants may take 3–5 years to establish before blooming, and are sensitive to disturbance during that time. Wait several years until the plants have many stems (therefore many eyes) before dividing.
Please open your order immediately and check that the roots are firm and pliable, neither soft nor brittle. Plant promptly!
Items from our perennial plants warehouse will ship around late September through October. Bulbs can be planted successfully up until your ground freezes.
Note to Alaska and far north customers: We cannot guarantee an early shipment, so please plan accordingly and order early.
We cannot accommodate specific ship date requests or guarantee your order will arrive by a certain day.
