Yum Yum peony
Paeonia 'Yum Yum'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 12 inches tall
- Habit
- Short
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Yum Yum' peony (Paeonia 'Yum Yum') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, 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 fragrant red flowers draw butterflies and bees. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. William Henry Krekler bred this dwarf single peony, which stays about 12 inches tall.
Pairs well with Big Daddy hosta, Blanket flower, and Little Beauty tulip.