Esther Simmons peony
Paeonia 'Esther Simmons'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 feet tall
- Habit
- Spreading
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Cream, peach shading, pink mottling, lighter edges, ages to lighter
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Esther Simmons' peony (Paeonia 'Esther Simmons') 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. Its double flowers are pink over an ivory-peach background and fade as they age. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything. The spreading plant benefits from support, so stake it early.
Pairs well with Earth Angel hosta, Pale purple coneflower, and Switchgrass.