Merovingian peony
Paeonia 'Merovingian'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Medium
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Pink, red flares
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Merovingian' peony (Paeonia 'Merovingian') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, and specimen planting. 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, medium pink flowers have red flares around yellow centers. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. Bees and butterflies visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Praying Hands hosta, Blanket flower, and Nodding onion.