Magenta Flame (He Ping Hong) Rockii Tree PeonyDormant bareroot plant 2 3 years old 2 3 branches 10 25 inches tall when shipped in fall With new growth in spring, plants can reach about 3 ft tall USDA hardiness zones: 4 9 Deciduous Winter care: very hardy; mulch lightly after planting in colder areas and avoid waterlogged soil in winter Sun requirements: partial shade Water: moderate; keep evenly moist but not soggy during establishment Soil: fertile, well drained soil; neutral to slightly

It bears a heavy fall crop

and ripening fruit

but they can handle partial shade

Cutting rose variety

Ben Lear is generally grown as a self-fertile plant

Fragrance: medium

and live for about a hundred years or more

mulch lightly after planting in colder areas and avoid waterlogged soil in winter

Cost to rehome: $30 each

reliably producing 3 to 5 of these outstanding blooms on each stem

Cooking enthusiasts

Unpredictable color patterns in each flower