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    Paeonia lactiflora 'Benjamin Franklin'

    Also Known As

    • Paeonia lactiflora 'Ben Franklin'
    • Ben Franklin Peony

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 20"-24"
    • W: 24"-36"

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

    Paeonia lactiflora 'Benjamin Franklin' plant details

    Paeonia lactiflora 'Benjamin Franklin' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Paeonia lactiflora 'Benjamin Franklin'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: paeoniaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 20 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in spring
    Uses: big flowers, cutting garden, fragrant, showy

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Paeonia lactiflora 'Benjamin Franklin'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Wonderfully fragrant and deep-red, this 20-24" tall peony will bloom in early summer. Sun/Med

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Paeonia lactiflora 'Benjamin Franklin' plant

    How to Grow Paeonia lactiflora 'Benjamin Franklin'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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