Catharina Fontijn peony
Paeonia 'Catharina Fontijn'
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
- Light pink, yellow center, ages to white
- Toxicity
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Catharina Fontijn' peony (Paeonia 'Catharina Fontijn') 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 and average moisture. The double pink blooms are fragrant and fade to blush and then off white. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. Bees and butterflies visit the flowers.
Pairs well with Hosta, Blue Muffin arrowwood viburnum, Blonde Ambition blue grama, and Black Hero tulip.