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Key characteristics

Family: Paeoniaceae
Height: 24–36 inches
Width: 24–36 inches
Flower color: Magenta; fully double blooms with tightly packed petals
Foliage color: Dark green, with glossy, deeply cut leaves that form a dense mound
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moist but well-drained soil
Maintenance: Low; deadhead spent flowers and cut back foliage after it dies down in autumn
Growing zone: USDA zones 3–8
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies

Perennials

Paeonia lactiflora 'Karl Rosenfield'

Karl Rosenfield Peony

Paeonia lactiflora 'Karl Rosenfield' is a classic peony variety known for its large, fully double flowers and deep pink color. The blooms are rounded and dense, with layers of soft, petal-rich structures that create a lush, full appearance. These fragrant flowers bloom in late spring to early summer, making a bold statement in the garden. 'Karl Rosenfield' is a popular choice for ornamental gardens, borders, and cut flower arrangements due to its visual appeal and pleasant fragrance.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moist but well-drained soil

Bloom time

Late spring to early summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Cottage Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Rain Gardens
Cut Flower Gardens

Companion plants

Foxgloves · Bergenias · Sedums · Columbines · Lungworts · Daylilies

Design tip

Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. Because it is easy about light, use it to carry a planting from a sunny end of the bed into the shadier side.

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