Paeonia 'Big Ben' (Auten, 1943) is a 36" tall, full double lactiflora species cultivar with deep red flowers and small sidebuds. Stout reddish stems and a sweet fragrance. Sometimes described as a dark red bomb.

Peony Big Ben is an Early Midseason double red Peony Herbaceous Lactiflora, medium large flowers, lovely fragrance, normal grower, many tall strong woody stems, average height 36 inc / 90 cm, good for cut-flower production. (Edward Auten Jr. USA, Illinois, 1943).

'Big Ben' was released in 1943 to loud applause for its classic, rich-red, 5-inch, fully-double, bomb-type blossoms which top very strong 36" stems. A perennial selection for the cutting markets, 'Big Ben' works just as nicely as a neat and tidy garden selection.

Red, bomb-type double, early-midseason, very fragrant, 36″ tall, lactiflora. Medium red bomb center is framed by large guard petals. Opens well on stiff stems. Good in hot climates.

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Medium dark red bomb; opens well, large bloom on stiff stems. Continues to give promise as a most valuable addition to the list of commercial cut flower reds. Especially good in the South.

This beautiful strong red ‘bomb’ type Lactiflora peony, produces strong, sturdy, straight 4 ft stems. Blooms early-mid season. It has a distinct semi sweet fragrance. Flower size: 5-6″. Easily grown in rich, fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade.

Paeonia lactiflora Big Ben Peony. Deep fuchsia pink to red blooms have a large central boss of petals surrounded by a ring of large guard petals. It is highly scented and makes a particularly good cut flower. A tried and true performer. Early.

Paeonia lactiflora ‘Big Ben’ produces huge, double, bomb-type heads of beautifully fragrant, cherry red flowers. It is an early mid season bloomer growing up to 38 inches tall on strong stems.

Dark red bomb-type red with large blooms on stiff stems. A superb performer, in flower a well grown mature plant stands over most other peonies.