San Diego peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'San Diego'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Light red with golden-salmon tints in center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'San Diego' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'San Diego') is a perennial for borders, cut flower 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. The Japanese type flowers are light red with golden salmon tints in the center. Some blooms have a small tuft in the middle, which makes them odd and distinct. Edward Auten, Jr bred it.
Pairs well with Great blue lobelia, Woolly yarrow, and Blonde Ambition blue grama.