Sunset peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Sunset'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Sunset' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Sunset') 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. The Japanese type flowers have light pink guard petals around a large mass of golden staminodes. It blooms freely in mid to late spring. The plant grows tall with good foliage and stems.
Pairs well with Dog's tooth violet, Ostrich fern, Sedge, and Black Hero tulip.