Shabona peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Shabona'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 4 feet tall
- Bloom color
- Red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Shabona' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Shabona') 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. It bears double red flowers and grows up to 47 inches tall. Sarah A. Pleas bred it as a seedling of 'The Queen'.
Pairs well with Nepeta, Pincushion flower, and Limeglow creeping juniper.