Fafner peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Fafner'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Spreading
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Seashell-pink, lighter outer petals, darker center, dark red flares
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Fafner' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Fafner') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, and perennial beds. 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. Each stem carries two to four fragrant seashell-pink flowers with dark red flares, and they reach 8 inches across. The plant stands about 32 inches tall without staking and blooms in mid to late season. Dr. Bernard Chow bred it.
Pairs well with Great blue lobelia, Queen of Night tulip, and Cinnamon fern.