Variety Origin: ‘Scarlet Heaven’ is an Itoh hybrid peony variety, bred by American breeder R.F. Anderson and officially registered in 1999.
Core Characteristics: Petals are a bright scarlet to deep red, with a silky, thick texture. The center is filled with golden-yellow stamens, complemented by pistils with red tips, creating a strong color contrast.
Cultivation Performance: Excellent cold hardiness, adapting to winter low temperatures in most regions. Suited for planting in full sun or partial shade environments; ample sunlight intensifies flower color. Adaptable to various soil types including loam, clay, and sand. Division propagation is recommended for higher survival rates.
As a high-quality representative of red Itoh peonies, ‘Scarlet Heaven’ combines the advantages of tree peonies with the easy-care characteristics of herbaceous peonies. It features striking flower color, ornamental foliage, and numerous cultivation advantages such as cold hardiness, disease resistance, and resistance to browsing, with low maintenance needs.
