Heimburg peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Heimburg'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall
- Bloom color
- Cherry-red, golden-yellow center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Heimburg' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Heimburg') 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 double flowers are cherry-red with a golden-yellow center. Plants reach about 35 inches tall. Goos & Koenemann introduced it in 1926.
Pairs well with Ostrich fern, Prairie dropseed, and Incrediball Storm Proof smooth hydrangea.