Vixen peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Vixen'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 2 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Deep pink, light pink center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Vixen' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Vixen') 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 deep pink blooms have a light pink center and open in early summer. Each stem carries 2 to 3 buds and stands up well. William Henry Krekler bred it.
Pairs well with Purrsian Blue nepeta, Aromatic aster, and Tall fescue.