Little Darlin’ peony
Paeonia 'Little Darlin'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 20 inches tall
- Habit
- Dark foliage
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Pink, lavender shading, dark purple flares
- Foliage color
- Dark foliage
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Little Darlin' peony (Paeonia 'Little Darlin') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, 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 cup-shaped blooms are fragrant, lavender pink, and marked with dark purple flares. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything. Bees and butterflies visit the flowers.
Pairs well with Stella de Oro daylily, Fragrant Bouquet hosta, and Blue grama.