Northwest Blooms · Shrubs
Paeonia x intersectional ‘Scarlet Heaven’
Scarlet Heaven Tree Peony
- Family
- Paeoniaceae
- Height
- 2 to 3 feet
- Width
- 3 to 4 feet
- Flower color
- Deep red
- Foliage color
- Dark green
- Bloom time
- Late spring to early summer
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low to medium; remove spent flowers, cut foliage back after frost; lightly prune any dead wood
- Wildlife
- Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
About this plant
Paeonia x intersectional 'Scarlet Heaven' is a remarkable hybrid peony celebrated for its stunning, large, deep red flowers and robust, bushy growth habit. Its single to semi-double blooms can reach up to 6 to 8 inches in diameter, with rich red petals and a central cluster of golden-yellow stamens, creating a dramatic display in late spring to early summer. The slightly fragrant flowers are complemented by deeply lobed, dark green leaves on strong, sturdy stems, providing a lush backdrop throughout the growing season.
Thriving in full sun to partial shade, 'Scarlet Heaven' makes a striking focal point in borders, mixed beds, and as a specimen plant, pairing beautifully with other perennials and adding value to wildlife-friendly gardens by attracting pollinators. Its handsome foliage remains attractive well beyond the flowering season, providing lasting structure and texture in the garden.
Works well in
Sun Gardens · Borders · Cut Flower Gardens · Pollinator Gardens
Companion plants
Abelias · Tufted hair grass · Stonecrop · Coneflower · Agastache · Blazing star
Design tip
Give ‘Scarlet Heaven’ a prominent position where its large, deep red flowers can be a strong seasonal focal point. Its broad, bushy habit and sturdy stems allow it to hold its visual presence without staking, so leaving some open space around the plant will help emphasize its form and dramatic blooms.
