Gerardus Mooijekind peony

Paeonia 'Gerardus Mooijekind'

PerennialPaeoniaceae

APS Registry

Gerardus Mooijekind peony
Deer-resistantRabbit-resistantFragrant
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Bloom season
Spring, summer
Bloom color
Yellow single
Soil types
Loam

Garden uses

BorderCottage gardenCut flowerPerennial bedPollinator gardenRock gardenSpecimen

Attracts

ButterfliesBees

Notes

'Gerardus Mooijekind' peony (Paeonia 'Gerardus Mooijekind') 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, average moisture, and loamy soil. It bears yellow single flowers up to 6½ inches across, with one flower per stem and a light fragrance. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. Bees and butterflies visit the blooms, and plants reach about 38 inches tall.

Pairs well with Golden Tiara hosta, Clustered bellflower, and Nodding onion.