Nikita peony
Paeonia 'Nikita'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Light yellow, light pink shading, peach shading, ages to lighter
- Toxicity
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Nikita' peony (Paeonia 'Nikita') 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 and average moisture. The fragrant flowers open pale yellow with a peachy-pink hue that fades as they age. Bees and butterflies visit the blooms. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. Ruud Warmerdam bred it as a sport of 'Lorelei'.
Pairs well with Dittany, Nodding onion, and Blue Muffin arrowwood viburnum.