Scarlet O Single Red Peony
Paeonia 'Scarlet O'Hara'
Single Red Peony
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Bright scarlet-red single flowers with golden stamens on 3' tall stems makes this a real attention getter in the garden. Fragrant flowers. Early season bloomer.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Attracts pollinators.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Deer resistant.
- Rabbit resistant.
- Fragrant.
- Good for cut flowers.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Scarlet O Single Red Peony get?
About 30-36" tall and 36" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Scarlet O Single Red Peony need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Scarlet O Single Red Peony need?
Moderate water use.
Will Scarlet O Single Red Peony grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Scarlet O Single Red Peony deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Scarlet O Single Red Peony in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Scarlet O Single Red Peony wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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