Dream Catcher peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Dream Catcher'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 24 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Pink, yellow center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Dream Catcher' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Dream Catcher') is a perennial for borders, perennial beds, and cut flowers. 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 blooms in late spring with medium pink, multi-petalled flowers that have a yellow center. The strong stems hold blooms up to 6½ inches wide, with 3 to 4 buds per stem. William Henry Krekler bred it.
Pairs well with Bellwort, Royal fern, and Blue sage.