Paeonia lactiflora 'Many Happy Returns'
Many Happy Returns Peony
- Slightly scented
- Blooms for about a week in May to June
- Attractive foliage until frost
- Excellent cut flowers with long vase life
- Category: Perennial
- Hardiness Zone: 3-8
- Height: 2-3 ft
- Spread: 2-3 ft
- Bloom Color: Red Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
'Many Happy Returns' is a vigorous peony that has long lasting flowers good for flower arrangements. The blooms don't fail to create a dramatic scene in spring. Flowers retain their rich red color well in sunshine. It is very adaptable in any garden, and perfect as a specimen plant.
Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Maintenance and Care
| • | Low Maintenance |
Flower Color
| • | Red |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Late Spring |
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Paeonia lactiflora 'Many Happy Returns'
Enjoys full sun to part shade in rich, well-drained soils. Grows best in full sun, but tolerant of light afternoon shade. Staking may be required as the flowers bloom and heavy rains may drive them to the ground. Peonies do not respond well to transplanting. Best timing to plant in the ground is early fall to give the plants time to establish. After planting, may take up to two years to produce blooms.