PL#2253
'Kansas'
Paeonia
Introduced in 1940, Peony 'Kansas' is a standout variety with large, fully double, 6–8 inch watermelon-red blooms that retain their intense color without fading in bright sunlight. Standing 30–36 inches tall, it blooms in late spring to early summer, with strong stems that support the flowers well, making it an excellent cut flower with a long vase life. This award-winning peony thrives in full sun with rich, well-drained soil and remains attractive throughout the season with its glossy, deep green foliage. Ideal for borders and floral arrangements.
Public reference
- Genus
- Paeonia
- Species
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- Cultivar
- Kansas
- Trade name
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- Hardiness zones
- 3–8 (USDA)
- Mature height
- 3 ft
- Mature width
- 2.417–2.917 ft
- Description
- Introduced in 1940, Peony 'Kansas' is a standout variety with large, fully double, 6–8 inch watermelon-red blooms that retain their intense color without fading in bright sunlight. Standing 30–36 inches tall, it blooms in late spring to early summer, with strong stems that support the flowers well, making it an excellent cut flower with a long vase life. This award-winning peony thrives in full sun with rich, well-drained soil and remains attractive throughout the season with its glossy, deep green foliage. Ideal for borders and floral arrangements.
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- Deciduous / evergreen
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Foliage
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- Thornless
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- Has seed pods
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Legal
- Asexual propagation forbidden
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