Little Emperor peony

Paeonia 'Little Emperor'

PerennialPaeoniaceae

APS Registry

Deer-resistantRabbit-resistantFragrant

USDA zones3 to 8

SunHandles full sun to partial sun

WaterNeeds moderate soil

Bloom season: Spring, summer
Bloom color: Fuchsia / magenta
Soil types: Loam

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BorderCottage gardenCut flowerPerennial bedPollinator gardenRock gardenSpecimen

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ButterfliesBees

Notes

'Little Emperor' peony (Paeonia 'Little Emperor') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, and rock 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. Fragrant fuchsia cup flowers with golden stamens bloom high above clean, slender green foliage. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. Bees and butterflies visit the blooms.

Pairs well with Magnus coneflower, Empress Wu hosta, and Standing Ovation little bluestem.

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