Peony Karl Rosenfield 2g

Peony Karl Rosenfield (Paeonia lactiflora 'Karl Rosenfield')

Description:
Peony Karl Rosenfield (Paeonia lactiflora 'Karl Rosenfield') is a beloved, heirloom perennial renowned for its huge, double, cherry-red blooms that are true showstoppers in the late spring to early summer garden. Each flower is richly fragrant and held on sturdy stems, making them exceptional for cutting and bouquets. The lush, deep green foliage forms a handsome, rounded clump that provides season-long structure and turns burgundy-red in fall. Exceptionally hardy, long-lived, and low maintenance, Karl Rosenfield is deer and rabbit resistant and thrives in full sun with average, well-drained soil. This classic peony is perfect for borders, mass plantings, and as a dramatic specimen in any sunny landscape.

Plant Characteristics:

• Botanical Name: Paeonia lactiflora 'Karl Rosenfield'

• Common Name: Karl Rosenfield Peony

• Type: Herbaceous perennial

• Mature Height: 24–36 inches

• Mature Spread: 24–36 inches

• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy, rounded clump

• Foliage: Deep green, deeply cut leaves; burgundy-red in fall

• Flower Color: Vibrant cherry-red, double blooms with yellow centers

• Bloom Size: Up to 6 inches wide

• Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer (mid-season)

• Fragrance: Strong, sweetly scented

• Light Requirements: Full sun (at least 6 hours for best blooms)

• Soil: Moist, well-drained, fertile loam; neutral to slightly acidic pH

• Water Needs: Average; water deeply during dry spells

• Hardiness Zones: USDA 3–8

• Maintenance: Very low; deadhead spent blooms, cut back foliage in fall, divide every 8–10 years if crowded

• Resistances: Deer resistant, rabbit resistant, disease resistant

• Wildlife: Attracts butterflies; pollinator friendly

• Uses: Borders, mass plantings, specimen, cut flower, cottage gardens

Care Tips:

• Plant with the buds ("eyes") 1–2 inches below the soil surface.

• Space plants 24–36 inches apart for best air circulation.

• Water regularly during establishment; mulch to retain moisture.

• Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer or bone meal.

• Stake stems if needed to support large blooms.

• Allow foliage to die back naturally for best root health.

Add a burst of classic color and fragrance to your garden or bouquets with the showstopping Peony Karl Rosenfield-a true perennial favorite for generations!