Hope peony
Paeonia 'Hope'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size5 to 6 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Deep pink, yellow center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Hope' peony (Paeonia 'Hope') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, and cottage gardens. 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, semi-double flowers are deep pink with a yellow center, and Saunders bred it in 1929. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything. Bees and butterflies visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Krossa Regal hosta, Stargazer lily, and Blue grama.