Do Tell peony
Paeonia 'Do Tell'
APS Gold Medal 2006; APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2.5 to 3 feet tall2.5 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Pink
- Toxicity
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Do Tell' peony (Paeonia 'Do Tell') 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 and average moisture. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. The pink Japanese type blooms have pale orchid petals around darker red centers, and they are fragrant. Edward Auten, Jr bred it.
Pairs well with Dancing Queen hosta, Blonde Ambition blue grama, and Charles Joly lilac.