Unfolding Universe peony
Paeonia 'Unfolding Universe'
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, summer
- Bloom color
- Yellow, pink shading, maroon flares
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Unfolding Universe' peony (Paeonia 'Unfolding Universe') 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. The fragrant yellow flowers shade to pink and have maroon flares at the center. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. Butterflies visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Cat mint, Blue fescue, and Mock orange.