Neon peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Neon'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Habit
- Tall, upright
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Carmine-pink, pink center
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Neon' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Neon') is a perennial for borders and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything. Carmine-pink blooms with a pink center are fragrant and attract butterflies.
Pairs well with Lady's mantle, Globemaster allium, and Foxglove.