Villa Poppaea peony
Paeonia 'Villa Poppaea'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2.5 feet tall
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Villa Poppaea' peony (Paeonia 'Villa Poppaea') 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 fragrant red flowers are semi-double with frilled guard petals, and bees and butterflies visit them. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. The upright stems need no support.
Pairs well with Stella de Oro daylily, Stained Glass hosta, and Switchgrass.