Peony 'Burst of Joy'

‘Burst of Joy’ is a red, single-flowered hybrid peony recorded by the American Peony Society as early and identified with seedling # Auten’s 2723. The [APS cultivar registry](https://americanpeonysociety.org/cultivars/peony-registry/burst-of-joy/) confirms its named selection and flower type. This spring-blooming perennial brings a simple, open flower form to the garden. ### Placement Iowa State University Extension recommends full sun or part sun and fertile, well-drained soil that stays moist. Peonies fit well in the back of a perennial border, where their spring flowers are easy to enjoy and their foliage can support the planting after bloom. Avoid persistently wet soil. ## Maintenance Peonies are long-lived plants that are best planted and left in place. Deadhead after flowering and remove foliage at ground level in fall, as Iowa State Extension advises.