Claudia peony
Paeonia 'Claudia'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Cherry-red, ages to salmon-pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Claudia' peony (Paeonia 'Claudia') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, and cottage gardens. 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 sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. The semi-double goblet flowers open cherry-red and age to salmon-pink on tall, erect stems. Saunders bred it in 1944.
Pairs well with Rainforest Sunrise hosta, Nodding onion, and Virginia rose.