Derek Hill peony
Paeonia 'Derek Hill'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3.5 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Deep yellow, red flares
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Derek Hill' peony (Paeonia 'Derek Hill') is a shrub for borders, specimen planting, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and loamy soil. The fragrant, deep yellow flowers have bright red flares and open in June, drawing butterflies and bees. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits.
Pairs well with Little Lime panicle hydrangea, Cheyenne Spirit echinacea, and Creeping thyme.