Characteristics

Paeonia ‘Red Red Rose’ doesn’t hint, suggest, or whisper—it announces itself, in full red, from the moment it opens. Its semi-double blooms arrive early in the season, carried on strong, clean stems and layered in rich crimson with just a flicker of yellow at the centre, like a match struck in a velvet room. No side buds, no clutter—just one commanding bloom per stem, and very high productivity that keeps the colour coming. Introduced in 1942, this hybrid hasn’t aged—it’s stayed sharp.

Origin Red Red Rose Peony

Released during a decade when the world sought hard-working plants over finicky beauty, ‘Red Red Rose’ was bred for resilience, not romance. But somewhere along the line, it managed to deliver both. This hybrid’s roots stretch back to the early evolution of modern peonies, where structure, flowering speed and field-readiness were the goal. It still ticks those boxes—with the added bonus of a bloom that holds its colour like a fresh coat of lacquer, even under spring sun.

HYBRID

Hybrids like ‘Red Red Rose’ are built for performance, and this one doesn’t disappoint. With no side buds, the plant channels its energy into one perfect flower per stem—tall, symmetrical, and ready to cut. Its early blooming habit fits seamlessly into harvest schedules, and it keeps its shape during processing and transit. A practical choice, yes—but with more than enough presence to carry itself into the premium ranks.

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