Dr Walter Rumpf peony
Paeonia 'Dr Walter Rumpf'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Dr Walter Rumpf' peony (Paeonia 'Dr Walter Rumpf') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, and cottage gardens. 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. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. The double, deep pink flowers open late and are fragrant. Bees and butterflies visit the blooms.
Pairs well with First Frost hosta, Creeping phlox, and Standing Ovation little bluestem.