Peter Sennert peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Peter Sennert'
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
- Bloom color
- Red, yellow center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Peter Sennert' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Peter Sennert') 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 red flowers have yellow centers and open in early to mid spring. Stems grow upright and hold themselves up, reaching about 33 inches tall. Dr. Olaf Batz bred it.
Pairs well with Purrsian Blue nepeta, Aromatic aster, and Cinnamon fern.