Royal Albatross peony
Paeonia 'Royal Albatross'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size3 to 6.5 feet tall3 to 5 feet wide
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Cream, light purple shading, black flares
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Royal Albatross' peony (Paeonia 'Royal Albatross') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, loamy soil. Cream petals with light purple tinges and black flares open in early to late spring and attract butterflies. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. Southern Charm Paeonies introduced it in 2001.
Pairs well with Blue wild indigo, Blue fescue, Lily, and The President clematis.