May Apple peony
Paeonia 'May Apple'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 2.5 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Pink, white undertones
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'May Apple' peony (Paeonia 'May Apple') 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. It grows about 30 inches tall and has fragrant, apple blossom pink flowers with a white base that attract butterflies and bees. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by.
Pairs well with Praying Hands hosta, Incrediball Storm Proof smooth hydrangea, Cheerfulness daffodil, and Switchgrass.