Among the first Peonies to bloom, award-winner Peony 'Early Scout' is a lovely fern leaf hybrid peony that has inherited its finely dissected foliage from its parent, Paeonia Tenuifolia. The flowers are small and dark crimson-red, providing a nice contrast against the dark green foliage. Reliable and vigorous, this herbaceous Peony grows in a lush, bushy mound of glossy, dark green, divided foliage reaching up to 24 in. in height (60 cm). Very Early Season Peony. American Peony Society Gold Medal

A very pretty Hybrid Peony, award-winner 'Golden Glow' produces eye-catching, single, glossy scarlet-orange flowers. Cup-shaped, the large petals surround a center filled with bright golden-yellow stamens. Borne on long but extremely sturdy stems, the flowers provide a nice contrast against the beautiful foliage of glossy, green leaves with emarginate tips. One of the first hybrids to bloom! Up to 26 in. tall (65 cm). Very Early Season Peony. American Peony Society Gold Medal

A spectacular Hybrid Peony, 'Red Spider' is incredibly beautiful in bloom! The large double blossoms are rose-red on the outside and densely packed with red-rose staminodes at their heart. Fragrant, the charming flowers are borne on short stems. A very good grower, this Dwarf Peony is ideally suited for the rock garden. Up to 24 in. in height (60 cm). Very Early Season Peony

Widely regarded to be the best of the single, red Hybrid Peonies, award-winner 'America' features large, brilliant, scarlet-red flowers opening from cup-shaped buds. Mildly fragrant, the luminous blossoms have satiny and delicately ruffled petals surrounding a center packed with golden-yellow stamens. Borne on sturdy stems, they do not require staking and stand up to bad weather. A single plant can boast up to 8-10 blooms! Opening gradually, the many buds provide a long season of bloom in the spring garden. A very vigorous plant with a spectacular presentation. Up to 30-36 in. tall (75-90 cm). Early Season Peony. American Peony Society Golden Medal.

A fabulous hybrid peony with a unique coloring, award-winner Peony 'Buckeye Belle' is one of the most sought-after peonies! Imagine semi-double, velvety blossoms of the deepest and darkest red, almost chocolate, with large outer petals surrounding narrow inner petals interspersed with sparkling golden staminodes. Irresistible! Perfectly formed, they are borne in profusion on strong, erect stems and do not need staking. Quite short with a neat, compact habit, it is a marvelous accent plant. Up to 18-24 in. in height (45-60 cm). Early Season Peony. American Peony Society Gold Medal

Resembling an Oriental Poppy, award-winner Peony 'Burma Ruby' is a well-regarded Hybrid Peony with large, single, brilliant red flowers. Fragrant, the luminous blossoms have nicely rounded petals surrounding a center packed with golden-yellow anthers. Borne on sturdy stems, they do not require staking and stand up to bad weather. While there are a lot of single red hybrid peonies, few can compare with this outstanding Peony. Up to 28 in. tall (70 cm). Early Season Peony. Award of Landscape Merit and American Peony Society Golden Medal.

A fabulous Lobata hybrid peony, award-winner Peony 'Cytherea' is one of the most sought-after peonies! Imagine large, semi-double, lotus-shaped blossoms full of intense cherry rose petals, strongly cupped, and delicately fading to peachy pink as they age. Irresistible! Perfectly formed, they are borne in profusion on strong, erect stems and do not need staking. Up to 24 in. tall (60 cm). Early Season Peony. American Peony Society Gold Medal

A profuse bloomer, Peony 'Flame' is a well-named Hybrid Peony exhibiting glowing, fiery crimson-red flowers with tints of deep coral. Medium to large, the single, cup-shaped blossoms feature wide petals surrounding a center packed with golden-yellow stamens. Borne on sturdy stems, they do not require staking and provide a luminous contrast against the dark green foliage. A vigorous grower for an impressive sight in the spring garden! Up to 26-32 in. in height (65-80 cm). Early Season Peony.

Peony 'Illini Warrior' is a very attractive peony with brilliant, deep red, single, cup-shaped blossoms contrasting with sparkling golden stamens. Slightly fragrant, they are borne in profusion on erect stems. This early season peony grows in a lush, bushy mound of glossy, dark green, divided foliage reaching up to 18-24 in. in height (45-60 cm).

A striking red Hybrid Peony, award-winner 'Merry Mayshine' features bright, scarlet-red flowers opening from cup-shaped buds. Sweetly fragrant, the luminous blossoms, up to 5 in. across (12 cm), have satiny petals surrounding a center packed with golden-yellow stamens. Borne on sturdy stems above a lovely ferned-leaf foliage. A vigorous Peony with a stunning presentation. Up to 30 in. in height (75 cm). Early Season Peony. Recipient of the prestigious Award of Landscape Merit.

Prized for its velvety chocolate flowers, Peony 'Chocolate Soldier' is one of the darkest hybrid peonies with its dark brownish-red coloring. The flowers vary from Japanese form to fully double on one plant. However, most are single with large golden-yellow anthers and reddish purple filaments, sitting on a bright pink central disk. Perfectly formed, they are borne in profusion on strong, erect stems and do not need staking. A unique Hybrid Peony which is vigorous and has a dense, dark foliage. Up to 28 in. tall (70 cm). Early Midseason Peony.

Regarded as one of the best red double peonies, Peony 'Henry Bockstoce' is a spectacular Hybrid Peony with enormous, double, rich cardinal-red flowers, up to 8 in. wide (20 cm). Packed with rounded petals, the blooms exhibit an elegant rose center. Very fragrant, the flowers are borne in profusion on long and strong stems that rarely require staking. A splendid cut flower and an impressive landscape Peony, 'Henry Bockstoce' is a proud result from the cross between Paeonia lactiflora and Paeonia officinalis. Early Midseason Peony.

Slightly scented, award-winner Peony 'Many Happy Returns' is a spectacular Hybrid Peony with medium-sized, double, rich cardinal-red flowers, packed with warm red petals. The eye-catching blossoms retain their color in strong sunshine and display nicely rounded guard petals. They are borne in profusion on strong stems and are held above a handsome, deeply dissected, undulating foliage. 'Many Happy Returns' is a vigorous Peony with long-lasting flowers that are ideal for flower arrangements and never fail to create a dramatic sight in the spring garden. Up to 30 in. tall (75 cm). American Peony Society Gold Medal and Award of Landscape Merit (2009). Early Midseason Peony.

A fabulous hybrid peony, award-winner Peony 'Red Charm' is exceptionally rich in substance and texture. Imagine large, double, bomb-shaped blossoms full of intense crimson red petals. Irresistible! Fragrant, they are borne in profusion on strong stems and are tolerant of heat! Up to 36 in. in height (90 cm). Early Midseason Peony. American Peony Society Gold Medal

Peony 'Red Emperor' is a very attractive hybrid peony with very large, brilliant red blossoms delicately fading as they age. Blooming heavily in late spring - early summer, this early midseason peony grows in a lush, bushy mound of glossy, dark green, divided foliage reaching up to 32 in. in height (80 cm). Early Midseason Peony.

Extremely vigorous, award-winner Peony 'Scarlett O'Hara' is a well-named Hybrid Peony with its vivacious, fiery scarlet-red flowers. Fragrant, the large single blossoms feature nicely rounded petals surrounding a center packed with golden-yellow anthers. Borne on sturdy stems, they provide a nice contrast against the rich green foliage and create an impressive sight in the spring garden. While there are a lot of single red hybrid peonies, few can compare with this outstanding Peony, with its vigor and strong stems. Up to 36 in. tall (90 cm). Early Midseason Peony. Award of Landscape Merit

Reminiscent of a tulip, award-winner Peony 'Walter Mains' is a Hybrid Japanese Peony with large, glowing, cup-shaped, burgundy-red flowers, 4 in. wide (10 cm). Like a chalice, the slightly incurved petals encircle a cluster of vivid red and yellow staminodes. Borne on sturdy stems, the eye-catching blooms do not require staking and stand well in the spring garden. A good grower with a dramatic look! Up to 32 in. in height (80 cm). Early Midseason Peony. American Peony Society Gold Medal

A peony of striking Japanese form, Peony 'Karen Gray' (Paeonia lactiflora) produces brilliant flowers with deep fuchsia-red petals surrounding an impressive center of creamy yellow staminodes delicately flushed with raspberry. Incredibly eye-catching, the medium-sized blooms are borne on strong stems. A compact and very floriferous peony variety. Up to 26 in. in height (65 cm). Early Midseason Peony.

Sweetly fragrant, Peony 'Port Royale' is a striking Japanese anemone with deep wine-red petals surrounding a center packed with sword-shaped petaloids of the same rich wine-red color. Borne on strong stems, the flowers do not require staking and always create a splendid display in the spring garden. 'Port Royale' is a very prolific variety with 3-4 buds per stem. Up to 30 in. in height (75 cm). Midseason Peony

A magnificent Peony of Japanese form, 'Midnight sun' (Paeonia lactiflora) produces large, deep blood-red flowers with a heart filled with dark red staminodes edged with brilliant gold. They are borne on strong, erect stems. Up to 38 in. in height (95 cm). Midseason.

Award-winner Peony 'Topeka Garnet' (Paeonia lactiflora) is an outstanding dark red Peony with garnet-colored single flowers featuring velvety, deep red petals surrounding a small tuft of golden-yellow stamens. Held on sturdy stems, the eye-catching blooms contrast beautifully with the dark green foliage which remains healthy all season. Up to 30 in. in height (75 cm). Midseason Peony. Recipient of the prestigious Award of Landscape Merit (2009) and Gold Medal (2012).

Considered by many gardeners one of the best red double Peonies, Peony 'Karl Rosenfield' is exceptionally eye-catching! Large, rose-shaped, vibrant cherry-red, double blossoms, up to 6 in. wide (15 cm), are borne in profusion above the lush foliage in late spring - early summer. Fragrant, this late midseason peony is reliable and vigorous and grows in a lush, bushy mound of glossy, dark green, divided foliage reaching up to 24-36 in. in height (60-90 cm).

A very distinctive peony in the spring garden, 'Dr Jekyll' (Paeonia lactiflora) is a Japanese peony with brilliant dark red petals surrounding a heart packed with red staminodes with ruffled creamy-white margins. Up to 32 in. in height (80 cm). Late Season.

Highly popular, Peony 'Nippon Beauty' (Paeonia lactiflora) is a striking Japanese form with deep red petals forming a cup around a center illuminated by bright red staminodes edged in gold. 'Nippon Beauty' is a prolific bloomer that will retain its color well, even in hot conditions, and stand out magnificently in your spring garden. Up to 32 in. in height (80 cm). Late Season Peony.

A peony of striking Japanese form, Peony 'Sword Dance' (Paeonia lactiflora) produces large, brilliant flowers with magenta-red petals surrounding an impressive center of golden-yellow staminodes streaked with red. Non-fading and wind resistant, they are incredibly eye-catching. Up to 36 in. in height (90 cm). Late Season Peony.