Sun Needs:
- Full sun to part shade (Full sun encourages best blooming; some shade helps flowers last longer)
Bloom Time:
- Late spring to early summer (Typically bloom after tree peonies and before or with herbaceous peonies)
Size:
Height: 2 to 3 feet tall
Width: 2 to 4 feet wide
Attributes:
- Large, long-lasting blooms on sturdy, upright stems
- No need for staking due to strong stems
- Extended bloom time – blooms last longer than traditional peonies
- Lush, deeply cut foliage with excellent fall color
- Cold hardy (Zones 4–9)
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Low maintenance once established
- Great cut flowers
Companion:
- Salvia – upright spikes contrast well with rounded peony blooms
- Catmint (Nepeta) – softens the base of the plant and attracts pollinators
- Allium – provides architectural interest and blooms around the same time
- Lamb’s Ear (Stachys) – soft, silver foliage complements peony greenery
- Lady’s Mantle (Alchemilla mollis) – chartreuse blooms and foliage contrast beautifully
- Iris – similar bloom timing with vertical interest
- Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) – pairs well for early garden interest
- Hosta – adds foliage interest and thrives in partial shade
- Brunnera – heart-shaped, textured leaves for the shade edge
- Columbine (Aquilegia) – dainty flowers before peonies bloom
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