Peony 'Petite Renee'

Peony 'Petite Renee' is a compact herbaceous peony that produces soft rose pink double blooms in late spring. Its smaller stature and sturdy stems make it well suited for front borders and smaller garden spaces while still delivering the classic lush peony flower form and light fragrance.

Height & Spread: 24 - 30 in x 18 - 24 in

Bloom Time: Late spring

Light Requirements: Full sun

Soil Preference: Rich well drained soil

Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture

Deer Resistance: Deer resistant

Native Status

This peony is a cultivated hybrid derived from Asian species and is not native to North America but is widely grown for its ornamental flowers and garden performance.

WILDLIFE & INSECTS

Butterflies

• Attracts butterflies such as Painted Ladies and Swallowtails which visit the blooms for nectar during late spring.

Bees

• Attracts native bees and bumblebees which gather pollen from the open centers of the flowers.

Spacing & Landscape Use

Spacing Recommendations

• Space 18 - 24 in apart to allow each plant to develop a full rounded form with good air circulation.

Landscape Placement

• Ideal for front borders, cottage gardens, and mixed perennial beds where its compact size and classic blooms can be showcased.

Companion Plants

• Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Meadow Sage) - Provides vertical contrast with deep purple flower spikes during the same season.
• Nepeta faassenii 'Walker's Low' (Catmint) - Adds a soft mounding texture and extended bloom period around peonies.
• Alchemilla mollis (Lady's Mantle) - Offers soft scalloped foliage and chartreuse flowers that complement the pink blooms.
• Iris germanica (Bearded Iris) - Blooms at a similar time and adds upright structure and color variation.
• Geranium sanguineum (Cranesbill) - Forms a low spreading ground layer with long lasting color.