Daedalus peony
Paeonia 'Daedalus'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size4 to 5 feet tall3 to 5 feet wide
- Habit
- Dark foliage
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Dark red, darker center
- Foliage color
- Dark foliage
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Daedalus' peony (Paeonia 'Daedalus') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, loamy soil. Dark red, semi-double blooms open in late May and are fragrant. Strong stems hold each bloom upright. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits.
Pairs well with Sweet William, Nelly Moser clematis, and Grape hyacinth.