Peony 'Raspberry Sundae'
Peony 'Raspberry Sundae' is a striking herbaceous peony with large fully double blooms layered in creamy white and soft blush tones with raspberry pink highlights at the center. Blooming in late spring, its lush flowers and sturdy upright habit create a bold focal point in sunny borders while also making it a standout choice for cut flower arrangements.
Height & Spread: 30 - 36 in x 24 - 30 in
Bloom Time: Late spring
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Rich well drained soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture during establishment
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 value and longevity in garden settings.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Bees
- Attracts native bees and bumblebees which visit the blooms for pollen during the late spring flowering period.
Butterflies
- Occasionally visited by butterflies seeking nectar from partially open blooms early in the flowering stage.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 24 - 30 in apart to allow for mature clump development and good air circulation.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for perennial borders, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens where its large blooms provide strong seasonal impact.
Companion Plants
- Delphinium elatum 'Magic Fountains Sky Blue' (Delphinium) - Adds vertical spikes and cool tones that contrast with the soft layered blooms.
- Salvia nemorosa 'May Night' (Meadow Sage) - Provides upright purple flowers that complement the peony’s bloom season.
- Nepeta faassenii 'Walker's Low' (Catmint) - Offers a soft flowing base of color and texture beneath the bold peony flowers.
- Iris germanica 'Immortality' (Bearded Iris) - Brings architectural form and overlapping bloom timing in sunny plantings.
- Alchemilla mollis (Lady's Mantle) - Creates a low mounding edge with soft chartreuse blooms that highlight the peony’s form.