Crown Prince peony
Paeonia 'Crown Prince'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2.5 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Red, purple shading
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Crown Prince' peony (Paeonia 'Crown Prince') 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. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. Its fragrant, purplish red blooms measure 6 to 7 inches and sit on strong stems above glossy green foliage. A flat collar of petals surrounds a bomb-like center edged in bright yellow.
Pairs well with Hosta, Dittany, Blue grama, and Picture tulip.