Paeonia lactiflora, 'Pure Red Gold' Chinese herbaceous peony

Name in Chinese and pin yin: 大紅赤金 Da Hong Chi Jin

Notable characteristics: Bright, light reddish-pink fragrant blossoms. This tall growing plant is a generous bloomer with a great perfume. A classic Chinese herbaceous peony cultivar. Vigorous grower.

Species, place of origin: Paeonia lactiflora, Luoyang city, Henan province, China.

Growth habit and size at maturity : Grows to 3.5' tall and wide.

Flower form and size: Well-formed double blossoms, 5".

Flower fragrance: Strong scent, very pleasing perfume.

Bloom time: Mid-season herbaceous peony, blooms in our USDA zone 6a garden in the second week of June.

Zone hardiness: Proven in USDA zones 3-8.

Plant size: 4-5 'eyes' or buds with proportional roots. This size plant will most likely flower its second season in the ground.

When we ship: FALL 2024