Lorelei peony
Paeonia 'Lorelei'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Orange-pink, ages to apricot
- Toxicity
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Lorelei' peony (Paeonia 'Lorelei') 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 and average moisture. The fragrant, orange-pink blooms age to apricot and attract butterflies and bees. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by. Don Hollingsworth bred it, and each stem carries one bud.
Pairs well with Rainforest Sunrise hosta, Spiked speedwell, and Annabelle hydrangea.