Angelic Purpose peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Angelic Purpose'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2.5 feet tall
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Rhubarb purple
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Angelic Purpose' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Angelic Purpose') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, and perennial beds. 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. Rhubarb purple double flowers face upward and bloom from late spring to early summer. Plants stand 30 inches tall and need no support. Swenson Gardens bred it.
Pairs well with Dalmatian bellflower, Sensitive fern, and Spanish bluebell.