Sorbet Peony is a stunning hybrid peony that brings layers of romance to any garden with its double blooms in soft pink adorned with cream and peachy alternating petals. This perennial reaches 24 to 36 inches tall and thrives in hardiness zones 3 through 8, making it accessible to gardeners across much of North America. Plant it in full sun and space plants 24 inches apart, and you'll be rewarded with blooms from late spring into early summer. Known also as 'Eden's Perfume,' this variety attracts pollinators while remaining resistant to deer and rabbit browsing, a rare combination that makes it both beautiful and practical.
Full Sun
Moderate
3-8
36in H x ?in W
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Sorbet's real appeal lies in those exquisite double blooms where pink petals transition through cream to peachy tones in alternating layers, creating depth and sophistication that read beautifully from across the garden. Deer and rabbit resistance combined with pollinator attraction make this hybrid a strategic choice for gardeners tired of watching wildlife demolish their flowers. The fact that it thrives across such a wide hardiness range (zones 3 to 8) means this variety succeeds whether you're in cold climates or warmer regions, and its moderate 24 to 36 inch height keeps it proportional to most garden spaces without requiring staking or heavy support.
Sorbet Peony is grown primarily as an ornamental flowering plant for garden beds and borders. Its double blooms make it especially valued as a cut flower for arrangements, and its fragrance (reflected in its alternate name 'Eden's Perfume') adds sensory appeal indoors. The plant's pollinator-friendly nature also makes it useful in gardens designed to support bees and other beneficial insects.
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Sorbet Peony bulbs ship for fall planting. Plant in fall for late spring to early summer bloom the following year. Space plants 24 inches apart in their permanent location.
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