Emmeline Sellers peony
Paeonia 'Emmeline Sellers'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Red, rose-red center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Emmeline Sellers' peony (Paeonia 'Emmeline Sellers') 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, average moisture, and loamy soil. The bright red double flowers have rose-red centers and are fragrant. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. Heavy stems hold the large blooms.
Pairs well with First Frost hosta, Blonde Ambition blue grama, and Polish Spirit clematis.