Desiderata peony
Paeonia 'Desiderata'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 2.5 feet tall
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Coral-pink or salmon-orange
- Foliage color
- Dark foliage
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Desiderata' peony (Paeonia 'Desiderata') 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. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything. Strong stems hold the coral-pink, semi-double blooms upright without staking. Nate Bremer bred it, and the flowers last well in a vase.
Pairs well with Perennial candytuft, Prairie dropseed, and Stargazer lily.