Description

Full sun, partial shade, deer and rabbit resistant, attracts butterflies, cut flowers, zone 3

Paeonia ‘Flame’

Pot size #1

The Flame Peony is a profuse bloomer and lives up to its name. The Flame is a hybrid peony that has fiery crimson-red flowers, with tints of deep coral. The blossoms are large, single blooming, cup-shaped, and wide petals that surround a center of golden-yellow stamens. The foliage of this peony are dark green and are on sturdy stems. Gets to be heights of 65 – 80 cm and 60 – 90 cm in spread. Blooms heavily in late spring – early summer.

Peonies are virtually pest free. Very useful and adaptable in the garden. Perfect to use a specimen plant, borders, ned, city gardens , or cottage gardens. Plant your peony away from trees and shrubs so that they don’t compete for food and moisture. Low maintenance. Best time to plant peonies is in early fall.

Prefers soil that is chalk, clay, loam, or sandy. Enjoys full sun or partial shade in rich, fertile, and well-drained soils. Provide a sheltered location. Staking may be required as the large Peony flowers tend to arch toward the ground and may be driven to the ground by heavy rain. Low maintenance but remove spent flowers and cut back plants after the foliage has died down in Fall. They are virtually carefree once established.