• Herbaceous
  • Perennial
  • Zones 3–8
  • Red
  • Double

Karl Rosenfield

Perennial herbaceous peony in red, blooming in late spring and early summer. Double red flowers on a lactiflora peony that blooms in midseason. USDA zones 3–8.

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A Karl Rosenfield peony flower up close on the plant
A Karl Rosenfield peony flower up close on the plant

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Karl Rosenfield peony plants in bloom in a garden
Karl Rosenfield peony plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Herbaceous Double
Colors
  • Red
Blooms
Late spring, Early summer
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
2½–3 ft (76–91 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
USDA zones 3–8 Perennial
Planted as
Bare root
Botanical name
Paeonia lactiflora

In the garden

  • Rarely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Lactiflora peony bred by Rosenfield in 1908.

Bred by Rosenfield, 1908

Sources

Where to buy

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  • Gurney'sLive plant

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    $14.39Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • True Leaf MarketLive plant

    1 Bulb

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    $17.99Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • Breck'sLive plant

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    $19.79Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • Peony ParadiseLive plant

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    $22.00Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • Garden Goods DirectLive plant

    2 Gallon Pot

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    $62.95Checked Oct 14, 2026

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All photos

  • A Karl Rosenfield peony flower up close on the plant
    A Karl Rosenfield peony flower up close on the plant
  • Karl Rosenfield peony plants in bloom in a garden
    Karl Rosenfield peony plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Karl Rosenfield hardy in my zone?

Karl Rosenfield survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 3 to 8. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does Karl Rosenfield need full sun?

Karl Rosenfield grows in full sun.

When does Karl Rosenfield bloom?

Karl Rosenfield blooms in late spring and early summer.

Is Karl Rosenfield good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Karl Rosenfield as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.