Cricket Hill Garden

Paeonia lactiflora, 'Red Chrysanthemum' Chinese herbaceous peony

$ 50

Name in Chinese and pin yin: hong mao yao 紅毛菊

Notable characteristics: Bright reddish purple anemone double form blossoms are borne on tall, strong stems. Excellent for cutting. Support of stems may be necessary in landscape planting. 

 
Species, place of origin: Paeonia lactiflora, Luoyang city, Henan province, China.

Growth habit and size at maturity : Grows to 3.5' tall and wide. Strong stems.

Flower form and size: Well formed anemone double, 4-5", upright blossoms borne on strong stems.

Flower fragrance: Very fragrant.

Bloom time: Mid to late-season herbaceous peony, blooms in our USDA zone 6a garden in the first or second week of June.

Zone hardiness: Proven in USDA zones 4-8.

Plant size: 4-5 'eyes' or buds with proportional roots. This size plant will most likely flower its second season in the ground.

When we ship: FALL 2024

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