Paeonia x intersectional ‘Scarlet Heaven’

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Key characteristics

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

Shrubs

Paeonia x intersectional ‘Scarlet Heaven’

Scarlet Heaven Tree Peony

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.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Late spring to early summer

Find this plant

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.

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