Peony 'Nippon Beauty', 'Nippon Beauty' Peony, Chinese Peony 'Nippon Beauty' , Common Garden Peony 'Nippon Beauty', Red Peonies
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.
Peonies are a classic ingredient of the perennial border and have been in cultivation for over 2000 years. Beloved for their abundant blooms, the beauty of their exquisite flowers, their delightful fragrance, and their bold foliage changing shades over the seasons, peony flowers add a dazzling splash of color to the late spring and early summer garden.
Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, A1, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Perennials, Shrubs |
Plant Family | Paeoniaceae |
Genus | Paeonia |
Common names | Chinese Peony, Peony |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early) |
Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden |
Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, A1, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Perennials, Shrubs |
Plant Family | Paeoniaceae |
Genus | Paeonia |
Common names | Chinese Peony, Peony |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early) |
Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden |
How many Paeonia lactiflora ‘Nippon Beauty’ (Peony) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Paeonia lactiflora ‘Nippon Beauty’ (Peony) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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