| Form: | Peony-flowering (PE) |
| Color: | Dark Red (DR) |
| Year Introduced: | 1927 |
| Country of Origin: | United Kingdom |
| Hybridizer or Originator: | Treseder |
| ADS Classification Code: | 8007 |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 2 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 2-3 feet |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: Foliage: Black, Purple/Burgundy |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Bloom Size: | 4"-5" 5"-6" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Underground structures: | Tuber |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Other: Propagate by taking cuttings of newly emerged shoots |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
| lovesblooms | On May 27, 2015 | Plant emerged |
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| We can do better than this by Cantillon | Dec 4, 2013 12:23 PM | 7 |
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