Rõõmsake peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Rõõmsake'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Spreading
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Reddish-purple
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Rõõmsake' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Rõõmsake') 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. Single, reddish-purple flowers open in late spring and have a noticeable fragrance. Plants reach about 80 cm and need no staking.
Pairs well with White snakeroot, Sensitive fern, and Fragrant sumac.