Peony 'Double Red'

Red double flowers give peonies a bold, full-textured accent for a perennial border or cutting garden. Without a verified species or named cultivar, expected mature size and flowering time can vary. ## Flowers and placement Peonies with double red flowers can anchor a seasonal color display among spring and summer perennials. The Royal Horticultural Society describes Paeonia as a varied genus of herbaceous perennials and deciduous subshrubs; many peonies flower in late spring or early summer, though timing varies. [RHS peony profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/107678/paeonia/details) · [RHS herbaceous peony guide](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/peony/herbaceous) ## Growing conditions For herbaceous peonies, provide good light and fertile, well-drained soil. Avoid persistently wet ground and avoid disturbing an established plant unnecessarily. Peony species and named selections vary, so match expectations for size and seasonal performance to the plant’s observed growth. ## Maintenance Remove faded flowers as desired. Leave healthy leaves until they decline, then cut back dead herbaceous stems in autumn. [American Peony Society care guide](https://americanpeonysociety.org/learn/about-the-peonies/care/)