The Peony ‘Raspberry Dream’ is a luxurious herbaceous peony celebrated for its deep raspberry-pink blooms that add bold romance to the late spring garden. This striking variety produces large, full flowers packed with velvety layered petals and a soft fragrance that enhances borders and cutting gardens alike. With sturdy stems and dependable perennial performance, Raspberry Dream is both a captivating focal plant and a low-maintenance favorite that becomes more impressive with every season.
Key Features:
• Raspberry Pink Blooms: Produces large, richly colored flowers in vivid raspberry tones.
• Long-Lived Perennial: Returns each year stronger and fuller, blooming reliably for decades.
• Strong Upright Growth: Sturdy stems support heavy blossoms with minimal staking.
• Low Maintenance: Easy to grow once established.
• Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and beneficial insects during bloom season.
Mature Size:
• Height: 30–36 inches
• Spread: 24–30 inches
• Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Hardiness Zones:
Zones: 3–8
Chill Hours:
Required for proper winter dormancy
Care Instructions:
• Sunlight: Prefers full sun to light afternoon shade for best flowering.
• Soil: Thrives in rich, well-drained soil with organic matter.
• Watering: Moderate watering; avoid soggy soil.
• Planting Depth: Eyes should be planted 1–2 inches below soil surface.
• Pruning: Cut foliage back after frost in fall to maintain plant health.
Landscape Uses:
• Ideal for perennial borders and cottage gardens.
• Excellent cut flower with long vase life.
• Beautiful focal plant for spring displays.
• Perfect for classic and heirloom-style landscapes.
The Peony ‘Raspberry Dream’ delivers bold color and timeless elegance with its velvety raspberry blooms and dependable perennial nature. Easy to grow and exceptionally long-lived, it rewards gardeners year after year with spectacular flowers that add richness and romance to any landscape.
