Rhonda peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Rhonda'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Tall
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Light pink, yellow center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Rhonda' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Rhonda') 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 type flowers are light pink with a yellow center and open in late spring. It is a tall, strong grower. John Franklin Styer bred it in 1968.
Pairs well with Wild geranium, Tickseed, and Carnaval De Nice tulip.