Galerius peony
Paeonia 'Galerius'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2.5 feet tall
- Habit
- Spreading
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Light salmon
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Galerius' peony (Paeonia 'Galerius') 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. The light salmon flowers are fragrant and fade to cream white. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. Joshua Scholten bred it.
Pairs well with PowWow White coneflower, Standing Ovation little bluestem, and Empress Wu hosta.