Bona Dea peony
Paeonia 'Bona Dea'
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
- Light pink, ages to cream
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Bona Dea' peony (Paeonia 'Bona Dea') 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. Its fragrant, semi-double flowers open light pink and fade to ivory. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by. The upright stems need no support.
Pairs well with Praying Hands hosta, Dittany, and Limelight hydrangea.