Carver peony
Paeonia 'Carver'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3.5 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Carver' peony (Paeonia 'Carver') 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. It grows up to 39 inches tall and bears fragrant, double red blooms. Bees and butterflies visit the flowers. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits.
Pairs well with Halcyon hosta, Blonde Ambition blue grama, and Cheerfulness daffodil.