Afterglow peony
Paeonia 'Afterglow'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Light pink, darker flares
- Toxicity
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats
Garden uses
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Notes
'Afterglow' peony (Paeonia 'Afterglow') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, and specimen planting. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. The soft pink blooms have darker flares, a sweet scent, and a draw for butterflies and bees. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. Derek Irvine bred it in 2001.
Pairs well with Abiqua Drinking Gourd hosta, Limelight hydrangea, and Nodding onion.