Robert de Kelling peony
Paeonia 'Robert de Kelling'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Purple - fuchsia / magenta, violet flares
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Robert de Kelling' peony (Paeonia 'Robert de Kelling') 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. Its fragrant purple-magenta flowers have violet-blue flares, and bees and butterflies visit them. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. Harald Fawkner bred it.
Pairs well with Praying Hands hosta, Nodding onion, and Quick Fire panicle hydrangea.