Garden Candy Candy Apple peony

Paeonia 'Garden Candy Candy Apple'

PerennialPaeoniaceae

Deer-resistantRabbit-resistantFragrant

USDA zones3 to 8

SunHandles full sun to partial sun

WaterNeeds moderate soil

Bloom season: Spring, summer

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BorderCottage gardenCut flowerPollinator gardenRock gardenSpecimen

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'Garden Candy Candy Apple' peony (Paeonia 'Garden Candy Candy Apple') 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 and average moisture. Its fragrant blooms open in spring and summer, and bees and butterflies visit them. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. Cut a few stems to enjoy the scent indoors.

Pairs well with Rainforest Sunrise hosta, Clustered bellflower, Carlton daffodil, and Sedge.

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