Paeonia ‘Raspberry Sundae’

Perennials & Ground Covers
Paeonia 'Raspberry Sundae'

Blooming Time

May
June

Exposure

True
Full Sun
True
Light Shade

Popular since its introduction in 1968, `Raspberry Sundae’ is prized for 10 inch wide, fully double, soft pastel pink, darker pink, and bright raspberry-red flowers. In time the flower petals transition to pinkish white with soft golden edges. And they’re fragrant, and they’re wonderful as cut flowers! ‘Raspberry Sundae’ is a real must-have for the mixed border or cutting flower garden and combines nicely with many companions.

Details

Hardiness Zone:

4

Blossom Color:

Rose to Pink

Growth Habit:

Shrubby

Max Height:

3'

Texture:

Coarse Texture

Recommended Spacing:

2' to 3'

We sell this plant in these containers:

#2 Pot
#2 Pot

Special Characteristics

True
Cuttings
True
Seasonal Effect
True
Moderate Area
True
Bees
True
Large Area
True
Deer Resistant
True
Fragrant Flowers

Features

Buds begin opening to shades of raspberry pink before fading into pinkish white, with golden edges. Flowers are fragrant, and reach up to 10 inches.

Landscape Value

Great for the cut flower garden, as well as mixed borders.

Care

Watering:

'Raspberry Sundae' Garden Peony is moderately drought tolerant but benefits from occasional watering, to maintain soil in a moist but not wet condition, during the summer months.

Fertilizing:

'Raspberry Sundae' Garden Peony needs little fertilizer, but benefits from a single springtime or fall topdressing (about 1 inch deep) of organic compost or well rotted leaves. Alternatively, a springtime application of a slow release fertilizer with a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet.

Pruning:

'Raspberry Sundae' Garden Peony should be pruned while dormant during late fall or winter.

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