She seems so lonely where she is. So how about some company in the form of other plants that might make her shine even more or replace her in the main role when she finishes her season?
Which plants are suitable as companion plants for peonies?
Suitable companion plants for peonies include lilacs, kerrie, bamboo, marshmallow, daffodils, grape hyacinths, goose cress, columbines, sage, asters, Christmas roses, daylilies, cranesbills, purple bells, catnip, lady's mantle and ornamental grasses.
Suitable planting partners for peonies
You don't necessarily have to plant peonies as solitary plants on an open lawn. Shrub peonies also look good in combination with these specimens, for example if they are placed in the background:
- Lilac
- Kolkwitzie
- Kerrie
- Bamboo
Perennial peonies complement well with bulbous plants that bloom in spring. These include, for example, Märzenbecher, daffodils and grape hyacinths. These perennials also look good next to it:
- Goose cress
- Columbine
- Sage
- Asters
- Christmas roses
- Daylilies
- Storksbill
- Purple Bells
- Catnip
- woman's coat
- Ornamental grasses
Tip
It is optimal if you choose companion plants that bloom before and/or after the peony. This means that the location of the peony looks attractive for a long time.