Go Back Karl Rosenfield Peony

Posted: March 5, 2023 at 2:36 PM
Paeonia 'Karl Rosenfield'
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Plant Type: Peonies

Brilliant, fuchsia-red blooms are both sizable and fragrant. This double variety blooms from early to midsummer. Peonies are classic garden plants that add a bit of nostalgia and charm to the garden. Their fragrant blooms and lush foliage have made them popular for years, and with the recent resurgence in breeding, they will continue to improve. Peonies are simple to grow and can be utilized in many ways, including mass plantings, specimens, or hedges. By choosing a mixture of early, midseason, and late blooming varieties, you can have blooms for up to 6 weeks.

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Growing & Maintenance Tips:

A permanent, sunny, or partly shady site is ideal for Garden Peonies. Protection from afternoon sun and from harsh winds will help to prolong the lives of the exotic flowers. Peonies will perform best in well-drained, evenly moist, rich soil with a pH near neutral and they are drought-tolerant once established. When planting a Garden Peony, the depth is particularly important. To ensure flowering, the eyes must be planted 1.5 to 2 inches below ground level. An annual topping of compost is recommended each Fall. Though peonies may be slow to establish, you can be assured that they are developing a deep, substantial root system which will help to produce flowers that are well worth the wait. Once established, Peonies can live 50 years or more.

Flower Color

Red Shades

Foliage Color

Green Shades

Plant Spread

24 in.

Good Companions

Sun to Part-shade Perennials

Plant Height

34 in.

Scape Height

NA

Hardness Zone

3-8

Soil Moisture

Low-Average water needs

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

Fragrant flower

Bloom Time

Early to Midsummer

Critter Resistance

Deer, Rabbits

Exposure

Full Sun - Part Shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Seasonal Interests

Summer