Old Faithful peony
Paeonia 'Old Faithful'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Red
- Toxicity
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Old Faithful' peony (Paeonia 'Old Faithful') 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 and average moisture. The double red blooms are fragrant, last well when cut, and open late for a hybrid. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. Bees and butterflies visit the flowers.
Pairs well with August Moon hosta, Incrediball Storm Proof smooth hydrangea, and Black Hero tulip.