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Key characteristics

Family: Paeoniaceae
Height: 33–35 inches
Width: 31–35 inches
Flower color: Creamy-white outer petals with a canary-yellow center that lightens with age; moderately fragrant
Foliage color: Dark green, coarse-textured leaves
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; remove spent flowers after blooming and cut back foliage in late fall to prevent disease
Growing zone: USDA zones 3–8
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies

Perennials

Paeonia lactiflora x 'Primevere'

Primevere Peony

Paeonia lactiflora x 'Primevere' is an exceptional peony hybrid known for its beautiful, semi-double flowers that feature a soft blend of yellow and creamy-white hues. The blooms have a delicate, ruffled edge to the petals, which gives them a light, airy appearance, while the center of the flower is filled with numerous petals that create a lush, full effect. The bright, cheerful color of 'Primevere' makes it an attractive addition to gardens, borders, and cut flower arrangements.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Late spring to early summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Cottage Gardens
Pollinator Gardens

Companion plants

Hardy geraniums · Hostas · Ferns · Astilbes · Foxgloves · Bergenias

Design tip

Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. It takes sun or light shade, which makes it useful along the changing light of a bed edge or a partly shaded border.