Tonka Fusion peony
Paeonia 'Tonka Fusion'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 2.5 feet tall
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Rose-pink or mauve, purple flares, cream streaks, stripes, flecks
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Tonka Fusion' peony (Paeonia 'Tonka Fusion') 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. The single pink blooms have lavender tones and purplish flares, and they are fragrant. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. Plants stand 28 inches tall and need no support.
Pairs well with Obedient plant, Blue grama, and Nodding onion.