Denarius peony
Paeonia 'Denarius'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2.5 feet tall
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Dark pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Denarius' peony (Paeonia 'Denarius') 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. Dark pink semi-double flowers are fragrant and attract butterflies and bees. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. Joshua Scholten bred it, and it makes a fine cut flower.
Pairs well with First Frost hosta, Prairie dropseed, and Perennial candytuft.