Paeonia lactiflora 'John Harwood'

Common Garden Peony

Family: Paeoniaceae Peony


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 10A
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Red
Bloom time Mid Spring to Early Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, foundation, massing, seashore, specimen
Height 18" to 4' / 45cm to 1.20m
Spread 36" to 4' / 90cm to 1.20m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers, suitable for dried flowers, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, naturalizing