Wee Philippe peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Wee Philippe'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Dark red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Wee Philippe' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Wee Philippe') 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. Its small, neat flowers are deep dark red and look like biscuits. The plant stays more dwarf than similar peonies and blooms earlier. Harry L. Smith bred it.
Pairs well with Sedge, Spotted dead nettle, Cheerfulness daffodil, and Ostrich fern.