Clara Vivian peony

Paeonia 'Clara Vivian'

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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Notes

'Clara Vivian' peony (Paeonia 'Clara Vivian') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, and specimen planting. 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 bears early pink double flowers that are fragrant, and bees and butterflies visit them. William Henry Krekler bred it. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first.

Pairs well with June hosta, Limelight hydrangea, Standing Ovation little bluestem, and Nodding onion.

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