Red Peonies

Legion of Honor-Beautiful single flat scarlet flower (Lactiflora x Officinalis). Light green narrow foliage. Unusual and striking. 18-24". Early.

(Gilbertson, 1974) A compact plant with smaller flowers for the cutting garden as well as for the border garden. Mid-season blooming. 24”

(Bigger, 1975) Another fine introduction by Myron Bigger, this unique and striking garnet-colored single has been featured in Horticulture Magazine. Has the deepest dark red stem color as it emerges in the spring. Is floriferous and blooms mid-season, with a height of 30-36". American Peony Society Gold Medal Winner (2012).

(Tischler, 1972) Another Tischler introduction, named for his dog and field companion. A tall, very dark red Japanese type with a gold-tipped center. Blooms freely on strong healthy plants and holds well as a cut. Has a height of 30-36" and blooms mid to late season.

(Reath, 1992) This is the brightest red peony we have ever seen. Very strong stems support large, colorfast blooms. Very fertile for hybridizing. Early blooming, reaching 30-36" tall. American Peony Society Gold Medal Winner (2013).

(Auten, 1933) These flowers have red outer petals with a round, large center of yellow staminodes with streaks of red. They are colorfast flowers which will not fade. Holds up in the rain well. Blooms late and is 30-36" tall.

(Glasscock/Falk, 1956) This is an early blooming hybrid with robust, strong stems and many side buds for an extra long bloom season. Does not fall in the rain. Has a height of 30-36" tall, blooms early season.

(Sass) This is a largely unknown variety that we consider to be one of the best of the true red doubles. Stems are strong, flower form is exceptional, and the color does not get any better. Blooms early season.

(Glasscock/R.G. Klehm, 1980) This very large, globe-shaped flower is quite unusual for a hybrid. The foliage holds up throughout the growing season, but the plant may require staking. Blooms early in the season and is 30-36" tall.

(Glasscock, 1944) One of the top true red hybrid peonies in the country. An early blooming true red with perfectly formed, bomb-shaped flowers. Strong stems hold the blooms erect. Excellent foliage. Has a height of 30-36" tall. American Peony Society Gold Medal Winner (1956).

(Sass, 1930) This deep, rich, dark red peony blooms mid-season and is 30-36" tall.

(Krekler/R.G. Klehm, 1996) An unusual color for peonies, this plant has a slight fragrance and reaches 30-36" tall. Blooms mid-season.

(Wild & Son, 1964) This is a large, full double red of unsurpassed quality. Breathtaking in full bloom, the beautifully formed flowers retain color even in the heat of the day. Medium height with strong stems, blooms mid to late season.

(Van Houtte, 1843) This is an unusual hybrid of the popular fern leaf peony, with finely divided leaves and brilliant, single magenta red blooms with yellow stamens at center. It is earlier blooming than the fern leaf peony and rarely seen in the landscape. Often listed as the species Paeonia anomala, but easily identified as Paeonia x smouthii by the side buds. Extra early blooming with a height of 24-30".

(Glasscock/Falk, 1964) In our opinion, this is the best in its class. A true red fully double on strong stems with excellent foliage. Color is sun-fast and won't fade. Blooms early season. American Peony Society Gold Medal Winner (1997).

(Auten, 1927) This is one of the best red Japanese types, flaunting deep red flowers with gold-tipped centers. Petals, petaloids, and the tips of carpels are all the same color. Blooms mid-season and is 30" tall.