Red Memorial Day Peony
Paeonia officinalis ‘Rubra Plena’
Height: 2′; spread: 3′
Zone: 3
Full Sun
Original price was: $26.$22.10Current price is: $22.10.
A true showstopper in the spring garden! This early-blooming peony bursts onto the scene with lavish, double-layered blooms in a deep, satiny crimson-red hue like silky rose petals kissed by the sun. Its rich fragrance fills the air, making it a delight for both the eyes and the senses. Nestled above a lush mound of glossy, dark green foliage, these breathtaking flowers create a stunning contrast that demands attention. Use as a striking accent, a bold mass planting, or an elegant border. This resilient beauty thrives in moist, well-drained soil but, once established, can withstand periods of drought.
Throughout this site, the following are used as guidelines for watering established plants:
These truly xeric plants can live with our 12 inches of natural annual precipitation and only need a winter watering during a multi-year drought, but they will thrive with a monthly watering. Overwatering will kill some of these. These plants are adapted to intermittent deep
watering with soil drying to a depth of a few inches between waterings. Watering frequency may be every couple of weeks during the active growing season and maybe only one winter watering for optimal care. These plants need regular watering somewhat like a bluegrass lawn so that
they never dry to depth in the root system during the active growing season, and need occasional winter watering to prevent root dessication and resultant plant
death. About sizes of our plants:
Sizes indicated with a # are roughly the equivalent in gallonage; so a #2 is about a 2 gallon pot size; b&b stands for balled and burlapped.