37 Different Pink Peonies to Grow This Season

So, you’ve decided to add pink peonies to your garden this season? Welcome to the club! Pink peonies can be a wonderful accent flower to any flower garden. They can also stand as a focal point of your flowerbeds, especially some of the varieties with more vibrant pink flowers.

Peonies are also easy to grow if planted in their corresponding hardiness zones. But now comes the hard part. Which color of pink peony blooms do you choose? Light pink? Dark pink? What about magenta, fuchsia, or coral? Peonies bloom in every shade of pink you can think of!

This is one of the most popular pink-blooming varieties, with good reason. This is a double-flowering variety with large, gorgeous blossoms.

The petals are a bold fuchsia color, and the petals are deeply ruffled and full of layers. Once they fully open, a small yellow center will appear. These flowers are big and heavy and will require staking. They make dramatic cut flowers in a bouquet.

‘Coral Charm’

	bloom colors Coral
	height Height: 36″ Width: 24″

If you’re looking for a shade of pink that’s just a little bit different, try a coral-colored peony. ‘Coral Charm’ peonies are a gorgeous addition to a spring garden. It is an early flowering variety. The flowers are large and semi-double.

The outer petals are a dark salmon pink color, and they fade into a light creamsicle orange color in the center. They then finish off with a fluffy yellow center. This variety has sturdy stems and usually does not require staking.

‘Monsieur Jules Elie’

	bloom colors Bubblegum pink
	height Height: 36″ Width: 24″

The bright bubblegum pink blossoms of this variety are the perfect way to brighten up your spring garden. They are double-blossom flowers.

They have an outer row of larger guard petals. Then the interior petals are small frilly ruffles. The blossoms are huge and deliciously fragrant. These big blooms are heavy and will probably need to be staked to maximize bloom production.

‘Dinner Plate’

	bloom colors Baby pink
	height Height: 36″ Width: 24″

This variety was named for its gigantic dinnerplate-sized blossoms. The massive double blossoms are a delicate baby pink color. The deeply ruffled rose-shaped petals are lightly scented.

They are a late blooming variety, which, when planted with earlier blooming varieties, will make peony season last longer. These giant flowers will need to be staked to keep them up. They make excellent cut flowers.

‘White Cap’

	bloom colors Magenta and white
	height Height: 36″ Width: 25″

This variety is quite unique compared to others on this list. The flower starts as plain magenta buds. When this flower opens, it reveals creamy white interior petals from within the magenta guard petals. The contrast of pink and white is striking.

They can be planted in a distant bed, and you will see them. ‘White Cap’ is a scented variety that blooms mid-season. The large bowl-shaped blossoms will most likely need to be staked to keep them upright.

‘Barrington Belle’

	bloom colors Fuschia
	height Height: 36″ Width: 24″

‘Barrington Belle’ is a beautiful pink semi-double variety. It is a bold fuchsia color and from within the guard petals is a number of crinkled pink and soft lemon-yellow inner petals.

This variety may need to be staked depending on location. They make attractive cut flowers in a bouquet.

‘Candy Stripe’

	bloom colors Pink and white
	height Height: 36″ Width: 24″

This is a fun variety that can add some playful texture as well as a burst of pink to your garden. This ruffled double flower is white and striped with pink. The color combination adds depth to a garden with contrasting colors within a single flower.

You can make the dark pink striping in the flower pop by planting with a darker pink peony (e.g., Kansas). These large double blossoms are on the early blooming side. They are heavy, and the plant will need to be staked. I think they would make an interesting addition to a floral arrangement.

‘Do Tell’

	bloom colors Soft pink
	height Height: 36″ Width: 24″

This is a soft pink peony. The outer petals have white centers that fade into a soft rose color. Then the frilly center of this bowl peony is an explosion of pink and yellow.

It is a mid-season peony that is tolerant of heat and humidity. As a bonus, this variety does not usually require staking.

‘Bowl of Beauty’

	bloom colors Pink and ivory
	height Height: 36″ Width: 24″

‘Bowl of Beauty’ is an extremely popular peony variety. It features large pink petals that open into a bowl of custard yellow petals. The blooms are large and lovely.

The contrast between the bright pink outer petals and the creamy inner petals makes this peony stand out. This variety does not usually require staking.

‘Pink Hawaiian Coral’

	bloom colors Coral
	height Height: 36″ Width: 24″

‘Pink Hawaiian Coral’ adds a tropical punch to your spring garden. These large semi-double blossoms are a delicate coral color. The color starts to fade into an ombré as the flower matures. Then a yellow halo of stamen is revealed in the center.

It has a lovely fragrance to go with the delicate-colored petals. These large blossoms will probably need to be staked depending on their location.

‘Wild Lactiflora’

	bloom colors Dark pink
	height Height: 24″ Width: 24″

I see ‘Wild Lactiflora’ everywhere in the older, more established gardens I tend to. It is a simple old variety that has large dark pink petals and a bright yellow center.

They are the perfect flower for a cottage garden. One peony produces a ton of these pretty little flowers. This variety does not need to be staked.

‘Nice Gal’

	bloom colors Fuschia
	height Height: 36″ Width: 24″

‘Nice Gal’ is a simple peony that is sturdy and reliable. It has semi-double fuchsia blossoms with just a hint of yellow showing in the center of the blossoms.

As the peony opens, more of that yellow center will appear. This variety has sturdy stems and does not require staking.

‘Solange’

	bloom colors Pale pink
	height Height: 36″ Width: 24″

‘Solange’ is a beautiful blushing pink peony. It is a large double-blossom variety. It blushes deeper pink in the center and then fades to a creamy white. This variety looks like a rose in full bloom. Its blooms are so large and fluffy this variety will need to be staked.

I also recommend providing extra shelter for this variety if possible. One heavy downpour could destroy these pale, almost white blooms.

‘Fantastic’

	bloom colors Fuschia and White
	height Height: 36″ Width: 24″

‘Fantastic’ is a fun peony variety. It has bright pink outer petals. Then it has a fluffy center of jagged white petals.

Then the very center is a combination of larger pink petals and yellow stamens. Since this variety has smaller flowers (but lots of them), it may not need to be staked.

‘Sarah Bernhardt’

	bloom colors Light pink
	height Height: 36″ Width: 24″

‘Sarah Bernhardt’ is one of the most popular varieties of peony. I see this gorgeous peony in tons of gardens. And to be honest, I never really tire of it. To me, this is the quintessential pink peony. Sarah Bernhardt features very large double flowers.

The petals are full and ruffled pom poms. They are a blushing soft, light pink color. They make a stunning bouquet.  These flowers are very heavy, and you will need to stake this variety to keep the huge flowers from flopping onto the ground.

‘Lovely Rose’

	bloom colors Pink
	height Height: 36″ Width: 24″

‘Lovely Rose’ is a truly pink peony. It features a single row of perfectly pink petals that open up to reveal golden stamens. This peony is very simple yet elegant.

It’s also a low-maintenance choice. The smaller flowers stay erect on their sturdy stems and so they will not require staking.

‘Paula Fay’

	bloom colors Fuschia
	height Height: 26″ Width: 24″

‘Paula Fay’ is a great pink peony to add to your garden. It is a semi-double flower with beautiful ruffled pink petals. As the flower opens, a golden yellow center will be revealed.

The flowers are quite large, and the ruffled petals add an extra textural element. This variety is sturdy and does not require staking.

‘Hillary Itoh’

	bloom colors Dusty rose
	height Height: 42″ Width: 48″

‘Hillary’ Itoh is a great pink peony. It is an Itoh peony, which means it is a cross between a herbaceous and tree peony. These peonies are larger than a regular herbaceous peony, and the stems are sturdy, so staking isn’t required.

The color of ‘Hillary Itoh’ is lovely. They start off pink and will fade to dusty rose and then ivory. It has a vintage feel. The center is a buttery yellow stamen. This is a unique peony that will definitely attract attention to your garden.

‘Lady Alexandra Duff’

	bloom colors Light pink
	height Height: 36″ Width: 24″

‘Lady Alexander Duff’ is a dainty pink peony. It is an heirloom variety that is reliable and beautiful. It is a double-flower peony that is softly pink.

This flower has perfectly ruffled petals with a lovely fragrance. They make the perfect peony bouquet. This variety’s large blossoms may require staking.

‘Lorelei’

	bloom colors Salmon
	height Height: 36″ Width: 24″

This variety is a color-changing marvel. The blooms start a bright pink color. Then as they bloom, they start to fade to shades of salmon-apricot. You will find blooms in various shades of pink on a single plant. The flowers are fluffy double blossoms.

The flowers are large and heavy, but the stems are far sturdier. They may or may not require staking, depending on their location in your garden.

‘Raspberry Sundae’

	bloom colors Light pink and yellow
	height Height: 36″ Width: 24″

‘Raspberry Sundae‘ is a real treat in the garden. It is a large double blossom. The outer guard petals are light pink. Then there is a layer of fluffy, buttery yellow petals.

It is finished off with a fluffy light pink center. This peony’s unique coloring looks great in bouquets. The flowers are large and heavy and will require staking.

‘Shirley Temple’

	bloom colors Pale pink
	height Height: 36″ Width: 24″

‘Shirley Temple’ peonies may appear in both pink and white variety lists of peonies. It is such a pale pink color. It opens pale pink, and then fades to a creamy white color. They Re large fluffy double flowers.

There will be flowers at various stages on the pink-white scale on a single plant. This creates a lovely soft palate. They make an excellent ombre bouquet. This variety will probably need to be staked.

‘Sorbet’

	bloom colors Pink and ivory
	height Height: 36″ Width: 24″

‘Sorbet’ is a lovely lavender-pink bowl-shaped peony. The outer guard petals are a pretty soft pink. Then a layer of frilly ivory petals is revealed when the petals open. It is finished with a final pop of pink petals that open up like a miniature flower in the center.

It looks like a creamy sorbet dessert. This variety makes an interesting cut flower. They may or may not need to be staked, depending on their location in your garden.

‘Karl Rosenfield’

	bloom colors Cherry
	height Height: 36″ Width: 24″

‘Karl Rosenfield‘ is another wildly popular peony variety. The large double blossoms are a deep crimson-pink color. This variety may also appear in lists of red peonies. But to me, they have a definite pink hue.

Either way, this peony adds bold color and drama to any garden. It is also an excellent cut flower; it looks great in a vase on its own or in a bouquet. This variety is very heavy and will need to be staked.

‘Joker’

	bloom colors White and pink
	height Height: 36″ Width: 24″

‘Joker’ is a newer variety of peony. They feature large double blossoms that are a deep fuchsia pink.

The pink then fades white in the center, leaving just a margin of pink on the petals. This variety may need to be staked, depending on location.

‘Angel Cheeks’

	bloom colors Light pink
	height Height: 36″ Width: 24″

‘Angel Cheeks’ has the perfect name. This peony is the light blushing pink of a cherub’s cheeks. The large double blossoms are ruffled and gorgeous.

They would be perfect in a bouquet. They are very heavy flowers and will need to be staked to keep the flowers from flopping on the ground.

‘Dr. Alexander Fleming’

	bloom colors Pink
	height Height: 36″ Width: 24″

Named for the microbiologist who discovered penicillin, ‘Dr. Alexander Fleming’ is a beautiful peony variety. It is a rich dark pink with large double blossoms.

The big balls of peonies are like pom poms all over the peony plant. They make excellent cut flowers for a perfectly pink bouquet. This variety will require staking because of its large, heavy blooms.

‘Edulis Superba’

	bloom colors Pink
	height Height: 36″ Width: 24″

‘Edulis Superba’ is everything you’d imagine when thinking of a perfect pink peony. It’s a large bowl-shaped double blossom in the perfect medium pink color. When it fully opens, it has a hint of ivory white petals that peek out.

This variety is a great choice for gardeners with heavy clay soils. I live in an area with mostly clay soil, and I see these peonies blooming profusely in unamended soils. This variety also smells heavenly. The medium blossoms may need to be staked, depending on their location.

‘Pink Dawn’

	bloom colors Pink and yellow
	height Height: 36″ Width: 24″

‘Pink Dawn’ is a simple pink peony. This bowl-type peony features large rosy, pink petals that open up and reveal golden yellow stamen in the center.

It’s an old-fashioned sweet little peony to add to a cottage garden. This variety usually does not need to be staked, which makes a great peony for gardeners that want a low-maintenance flower.

‘Cherry Hill’

	bloom colors Deep pink
	height Height: 36″ Width: 24″

‘Cherry Hill’ is such a rich deep shade of pink. It might even be considered a red peony. The large double blossoms of this peony are velvety and dramatic.

When the flowers fully open, they reveal a tiny touch of yellow stamens. These blooms would be beautiful in a bouquet. These heavy blossoms will need to be staked.

‘Coral Sunset’

	bloom colors Coral
	height Height: 36″ Width: 24″

This variety is another coral twist on a traditional pink peony. It is a semi-double blossom with rows of large bright coral petals. As it opens up, the inner golden yellow stamens appear.

It looks like the golden sun fading into the coral-pink sky.  These sweet little blossoms are light and do not require staking.

‘Etched Salmon’

	bloom colors Coral
	height Height: 36″ Width: 24″

‘Etched Salmon’ is a beautiful coral-pink peony. It is a double peony. It features a large thick row of dark salmon pink guard petals.

Then the inside is ruffles of the same coral-pink petals. These velvety pink flowers would look striking in a bouquet. Depending on the location of these flowers in your garden, they may need to be staked.

‘Julia Rose’

	bloom colors Peach
	height Height: 36″ Width: 36″

‘Julia Rose’ is an Itoh peony. It has large, bowl-shaped flowers that start out a peachy pink color and then fade to a soft apricot yellow color as they mature.

What I love about Itoh peonies is they are on sturdy stems, so they do not need to be staked. It is also noted that this variety has a spicy-sweet fragrance.

‘Double Pink’

	bloom colors Light pink
	height Height: 36″ Width: 24″

‘Double Pink’ peonies are similar to Sarah Bernhardt peonies. They have huge double blossoms of ruffled light pink petals.

The outer guard petals are even more pronounced in this peony, making them a sturdy bowl-shaped flower. These large flowers will require staking.

‘Roselette’

	bloom colors Coral and yellow
	height Height: 36″ Width: 24″

‘Roselette’ is a sweet little cottage peony with a bit of a coral twist. It is a single flower with large coral flowers that surrounds a golden yellow center.

The coral color is unexpected but sweet and would totally work in a cottage flower garden. The flowers are light and do not require staking.

‘Abalone Pearl’

	bloom colors Light coral
	height Height: 36″ Width: 24″

‘Abalone Pearl’ is a semi-double peony. The light coral petals create a swirled row of ruffled petals. As they bloom, they reveal a golden-yellow center. As they mature, the petals fade to a light cream color.

This variety is a very early bloomer and will add a touch of pink to your early spring garden. This variety may need to be staked, depending on its location in your garden.

‘Honey Gold’

	bloom colors White, yellow, and pink
	height Height: 36″ Width: 24″

‘Honey Gold’ is a truly unique peony. It starts with a row of white, faintly blushing pink guard petals. Then a mass of fluffy lemon-yellow petals billows out.

Then it finishes off with a fluffy pink center of petals. This variety looks great and smells wonderful. The large bomb-shaped flowers will need to be staked.