A classic red peony that has earned its reputation through consistent performance and enduring beauty. The large, fully double flowers are a brilliant crimson-red with a subtle purple cast, holding their color well without fading to pink. Blooms are loosely rose-shaped, with broad outer petals and incurved, notched central petals that sometimes part to reveal flashes of golden stamens, adding depth and movement to the flower.

Plants are reliable and floriferous, producing a generous number of blooms with side buds that extend the flowering period. Stems are sturdy and well branched, making this variety equally effective in the garden and as a cut flower. Long prized by the cut flower industry for its color and vase life, Karl Rosenfield remains a dependable midseason performer and a true heirloom that continues to prove its worth.

WHY WE LOVE IT: Karl Rosenfield delivers strong red color, abundant blooms, and excellent cut-flower performance year after year. Its branching habit, side buds, and long-lasting flowers make it a true workhorse—one that continues to earn its place in both modern gardens and the Parkland Peonies production field.