Selene peony
Paeonia 'Selene'
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
- Creamy yellow blushed pale pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Selene' peony (Paeonia 'Selene') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, and perennial beds. 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. Fragrant creamy yellow flowers blushed pale pink open in early to late spring. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. It blooms reliably from new growth if winter takes older stems.
Pairs well with Lady's mantle, Lamb’s ear, and Queen of Night tulip.