Sonoma Velvet Ruby peony
Paeonia 'Sonoma Velvet Ruby'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Medium
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Dark red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Sonoma Velvet Ruby' peony (Paeonia 'Sonoma Velvet Ruby') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage 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. Its dark red, fragrant flowers have ten wide, smooth petals and attract butterflies and bees. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. Irene Tolomeo bred this Itoh peony.
Pairs well with Halcyon hosta, Spiked speedwell, and Prairie dropseed.