Heather peony
Paeonia 'Heather'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size5 to 6 inches tall
- Habit
- Spreading
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Light apricot, darker center, ages to lighter
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Heather' peony (Paeonia 'Heather') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, cut flowers, 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. The fragrant, full double flowers are light apricot with a darker center, and they fade lighter in sun. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. Don Hollingsworth bred it.
Pairs well with Hosta, Blue grama, Black Parrot tulip, and Pyrethrum.