Paeonia lactiflora 'Buckeye Belle' ~ Buckeye Belle Peony slate IMAGES: Matthieu Sontag

IMAGES:  Matthieu Sontag

Filling in holes or trenches

Its large dark green foliage creates a low mound and is topped by huge dark red bracts around tiny flower clusters from winter through spring

They are typically grown in temperate regions and require a certain amount of chilling hours during winter to produce fruit

Paeonia lactiflora 'Buckeye Belle' ~ Buckeye Belle Peony slate IMAGES: Matthieu SontagBuckeye Belle Peony is a fast growing compact herbaceous perennial with sturdy stems that sport deep green leaves. The huge, lightly fragrant, semid double deep mahogany flowers with gold stamen bloom from late spring into summer. Prefers afternoon shade in southern areas and well drained soils. Type: Perennial Height: 2 2. 5 Spread: 2 3 Spacing: 2. 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Red Season of Interest: Spring