Sabina peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Sabina'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Compact, tall, upright
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Sabina' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Sabina') 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. Its fragrant, loose, globular flowers open in early summer. The plant grows tall, upright, and compact, with light green leaves and strong green stems.
Pairs well with Lungwort, Cheerfulness daffodil, and Blonde Ambition blue grama.