Nippon Gold peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Nippon Gold'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall
- Bloom color
- Pink, golden-yellow center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Nippon Gold' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Nippon Gold') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, 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. The Japanese form has deep pink guards around a golden-yellow center of narrow, crinkled petaloids. The color fades in the sun, but the blooms are extra fine for cutting. Edward Auten, Jr bred it.
Pairs well with Swamp milkweed, Rose, Sensitive fern, and Spanish bluebell.