William Gage peony
Paeonia 'William Gage'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'William Gage' peony (Paeonia 'William Gage') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, and specimen plantings. 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. It bears big, early, single red blooms with fragrance that draw bees and butterflies. The stems are sturdy, and William Henry Krekler bred it. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits.
Pairs well with Eastern columbine, Guacamole hosta, Prairie dropseed, and Nodding onion.