Aristocrat peony
Paeonia 'Aristocrat'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 2.5 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Red, golden-yellow edges
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Aristocrat' peony (Paeonia 'Aristocrat') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, 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. The fragrant double red blooms have golden edges and attract butterflies and bees. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. George Hollis bred it.
Pairs well with White Feather hosta, Switchgrass, and Nodding onion.