Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Paeonia x 'Pink Double Dandy'
Pink Double Dandy Peony
- Family
- Paeoniaceae
- Height
- 24–30 inches
- Width
- 24–30 inches
- Flower color
- Light to rose-pink blooms with a darker center; semi-double to double flowers
- Foliage color
- Dark green
- Bloom time
- May–June
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Moist, well-drained soil
- Maintenance
- Low; deadhead spent flowers and cut back foliage in autumn
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 4–8
- Wildlife
- Attracts butterflies
About this plant
Paeonia x 'Pink Double Dandy' is a beautiful hybrid peony known for its lush, semi-double to double flowers and bold color contrast. The petals are a soft blend of light pink and rose, with the center of the flower displaying a darker magenta-red hue, creating a rich, dramatic focal point. These fragrant flowers emerge in late spring to early summer, standing out against the plant's glossy green foliage.
'Pink Double Dandy' thrives in well-drained, fertile soil and full sun, where it grows into a bushy, compact mound. Once established, it is low-maintenance and relatively tolerant of drought, though it benefits from regular watering during dry spells. With its dramatic blooms and sturdy growth habit, 'Pink Double Dandy' is an excellent option for adding both beauty and fragrance to any garden setting.
Works well in
Borders · Sun Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Rain Gardens
Companion plants
Salvias · Shasta daisies · Asters · Catmint · Coreopsis · Bearded irises
Design tip
Use it as a steady framework plant, repeating it along a bed to tie separate plantings together. Give it open sun and room to fill out, and repeat it in threes or fives so the planting reads as one sweep instead of scattered dots.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Center for Urban Horticulture.
