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Chinese Peony, Garden Peony 'Kansas'

Paeonia lactiflora

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Genus

Paeonia (pay-OHN-ee-uh)

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Species

lactiflora (lak-tee-FLOR-uh)

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Synonym

Hybridized

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Registered or introduced

1940

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Danger

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Bloom Color

Scarlet (dark red)

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage

Herbaceous

Other Details

Other details

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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Fredericksburg, VA (Zone 7a) | May 2009 | positive

This plant grows with no use of chemicals and I never give it special attention. The aroma is incredible. The color of the flower is a ...Read More

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Chinese Peony, Garden Peony 'Kansas'

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