Golden Sun peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Golden Sun'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Golden Sun' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Golden Sun') 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 Japanese type flowers have dark, rose pink outer petals around a full center of golden petaloids. It grows to a medium height.
Pairs well with Pearly everlasting, Red twig dogwood, Pink Impression tulip, and Spanish bluebell.