Paeonia lactiflora 'Karl Rosenfield'
Let this mid-season double blooming peony reveals its dark wine red blooms in your perennial garden.
Peonies require sun to bloom, but fade quickly if exposed to hot afternoon sun. when planting, the buds should never be more than 2 inches deep. Feed peonies a big handful of bone-meal in September.
*Deer Resistant* Attracts: Birds, Butterflies, Bees & Hummingbirds
Photo courtesy of our growing friends at Riverbed Nursery in Riner, VA
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Flowering Perennial |
| Foliage Type |
Deciduous |
| Height |
2' - 4' |
| Spread |
1' - 4' |
| Shape |
Mounding |
| Primary Foliage Color |
(Glossy) Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Red (In Autumn) |
| Flowering Season |
Late Spring |
| Flower Color |
Dark, Wine Red (Double Blooms)
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Sun Preferences |
Full Sun and Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences |
Average: Ensure the planting area is prepared for good drainage. Poor drainage areas may result in 'root rot'.
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| Cold Hardiness Zone |
2 - 9 |
