Golden Dawn peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Golden Dawn'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Cream or light yellow
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Golden Dawn' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Golden Dawn') 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. The fragrant, anemone type blooms open in mid to late spring and early summer. Each flower has a high yellowish center and broad, round, ivory-white outer petals. Walter L. Gumm bred it.
Pairs well with Dutchman's breeches, Japanese spirea, Carlton daffodil, and Sensitive fern.