Valentine’s Kiss peony
Paeonia 'Valentines Kiss'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 to 4 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Valentine’s Kiss' peony (Paeonia 'Valentine’s Kiss') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, and specimen planting. 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 rose-type flowers open hot pink and fade to salmon pink. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. Strong stems reach 30 inches, and the blooms are fragrant.
Pairs well with Magnus coneflower, Standing Ovation little bluestem, and Nodding onion.