Charles Mains peony

Paeonia 'Charles Mains'

PerennialPaeoniaceae

APS Registry

Deer-resistantRabbit-resistantFragrant

USDA zones3 to 8

SunHandles full sun to partial sun

WaterNeeds moderate soil

Bloom season: Spring, summer
Bloom color: Salmon-pink
Soil types: Loam

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BorderCottage gardenCut flowerPerennial bedPollinator gardenRock gardenSpecimen

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ButterfliesBees

Notes

'Charles Mains' peony (Paeonia 'Charles Mains') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, and specimen use. 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 large, deep salmon-pink double blooms are fragrant and attract bees and butterflies. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. Walter Z. Mains bred it.

Pairs well with Nodding onion, Prairie dropseed, and Christmas fern.

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