Paeonia x lactiflora 'Carol' | Carol Peony
DESCRIPTION
Paeonia × lactiflora ‘Carol’ presents fully-double, cardinal-red blossoms arranged in a neat rosette, blooming in late spring. The petals remain uniformly red until they fall, and the flowers are supported on robust, upright stems that occasionally benefit from light staking after heavy rain. Glossy, divided foliage complements the blooms, creating a lush backdrop in garden beds or floral arrangements.
‘Carol’ is an heirloom hybrid rooted in early breeding efforts. The cultivar earned significant recognition, including the American Peony Society Best of Show and Gold Medal in 1968, affirming its excellence in form, color, and stem quality. With its sturdy stems and long-lasting blooms, 'Carol' is a favored choice for cut flower use and landscape appeal where bold red blooms are desired.
DESCRIPTION
Paeonia × lactiflora ‘Carol’ presents fully-double, cardinal-red blossoms arranged in a neat rosette, blooming in late spring. The petals remain uniformly red until they fall, and the flowers are supported on robust, upright stems that occasionally benefit from light staking after heavy rain. Glossy, divided foliage complements the blooms, creating a lush backdrop in garden beds or floral arrangements.
‘Carol’ is an heirloom hybrid rooted in early breeding efforts. The cultivar earned significant recognition, including the American Peony Society Best of Show and Gold Medal in 1968, affirming its excellence in form, color, and stem quality. With its sturdy stems and long-lasting blooms, 'Carol' is a favored choice for cut flower use and landscape appeal where bold red blooms are desired.
DESCRIPTION
Paeonia × lactiflora ‘Carol’ presents fully-double, cardinal-red blossoms arranged in a neat rosette, blooming in late spring. The petals remain uniformly red until they fall, and the flowers are supported on robust, upright stems that occasionally benefit from light staking after heavy rain. Glossy, divided foliage complements the blooms, creating a lush backdrop in garden beds or floral arrangements.
‘Carol’ is an heirloom hybrid rooted in early breeding efforts. The cultivar earned significant recognition, including the American Peony Society Best of Show and Gold Medal in 1968, affirming its excellence in form, color, and stem quality. With its sturdy stems and long-lasting blooms, 'Carol' is a favored choice for cut flower use and landscape appeal where bold red blooms are desired.
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Height: 30–36 inches tall
Width: 24–30 inches wide
Foliage color: Deep glossy green, divided leaves
Flower color: Ruby-red fully double blooms with a neat rosette form; lightly fragrant
Bloom time: Early–mid season
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low—remove spent blooms, cut foliage to ground after frost;
Growing zone: USDA zones 3a–8b
Wildlife attractors: Fragrant blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators; deer- and rabbit-resistantThis plant can be seen at Peonies at Glencoe Farms.
