Gateway peony

Paeonia 'Gateway'

PerennialPaeoniaceae

APS Registry

Deer-resistantRabbit-resistantFragrant

USDA zones3 to 8

SunHandles full sun to partial sun

WaterNeeds moderate soil

Bloom season: Spring, summer
Soil types: Loam

Garden uses

BorderCottage gardenCut flowerPerennial bedPollinator gardenRock gardenSpecimen

Attracts

ButterfliesBees

Notes

'Gateway' peony (Paeonia 'Gateway') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, specimen planting, and cut flowers. 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 blooms are fragrant and attract butterflies and bees. William Henry Krekler bred it. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first.

Pairs well with White Swan coneflower, Little bluestem, and Nodding onion.

More perennials by zone

Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8

Garden uses

Attracts

Notes

More peony varieties