Anadyr peony

Paeonia 'Anadyr'

PerennialPaeoniaceae

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Anadyr peony
Deer-resistantRabbit-resistantFragrant
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Bloom season
Spring, summer
Bloom color
Light pink, pink outer petals, green flares, orange undertones
Soil types
Loam

Garden uses

BorderCottage gardenCut flowerPerennial bedPollinator gardenRock gardenSpecimen

Attracts

ButterfliesBees

Notes

'Anadyr' peony (Paeonia 'Anadyr') 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, average moisture, and loamy soil. The fragrant, light pink double flowers have a flower-in-flower form with green flares, and bees and butterflies visit them. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by. Harald Fawkner bred it.

Pairs well with Hosta, Quick Fire panicle hydrangea, Standing Ovation little bluestem, and Queen of Night tulip.