Candlelight peony

Paeonia 'Candlelight'

PerennialPaeoniaceae

APS Registry

Deer-resistantRabbit-resistantFragrant

USDA zones3 to 8

SunHandles full sun to partial sun

WaterNeeds moderate soil

Bloom season: Spring, summer
Soil types: Loam

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BorderCottage gardenCut flowerPerennial bedPollinator gardenRock gardenSpecimen

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'Candlelight' peony (Paeonia 'Candlelight') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, and cut flowers. 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, golden ivory flowers have a center of crimson and yellow stamens. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. Saunders bred it in 1949.

Pairs well with Sum and Substance hosta, Annabelle hydrangea, Nodding onion, and Standing Ovation little bluestem.

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