Reine de Mai peony

Paeonia 'Reine de Mai'

PerennialPaeoniaceae

APS Registry

Deer-resistantRabbit-resistantFragrant

USDA zones3 to 8

SunHandles full sun to partial sun

WaterNeeds moderate soil

Bloom season: Spring, summer
Bloom color: White, light yellow shading, light pink shading
Soil types: Loam

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BorderCottage gardenCut flowerPerennial bedPollinator gardenRock gardenSpecimen

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ButterfliesBees

Notes

'Reine de Mai' peony (Paeonia 'Reine de Mai') 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, average moisture, and loamy soil. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. The fragrant single blooms open in white with light yellow and light pink shading, and bees and butterflies visit them. Georg Arends bred it.

Pairs well with PowWow White coneflower, Standing Ovation little bluestem, and Charles Joly lilac.

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