China Rose peony

Paeonia 'China Rose'

PerennialPaeoniaceae

APS Registry

China Rose peony
Deer-resistantRabbit-resistantFragrant
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Bloom season
Spring, summer
Soil types
Loam

Garden uses

BorderCottage gardenCut flowerPerennial bedPollinator gardenRock gardenSpecimen

Attracts

ButterfliesBees

Notes

'China Rose' peony (Paeonia 'China Rose') 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 double, bomb-shaped flowers are salmon-rose and fragrant, and bees and butterflies visit the blooms. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. Plants reach about 26 in height.

Pairs well with Blue Angel hosta, Yarrow, Little bluestem, and Stargazer lily.