Peony
Common name
Peony
Botanical name
Paeonia lactiflora
Variety
Sorbet
Zone
USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).
Light
Sun
Height
18-36" (46-91 cm)
Habit
Rounded
Feed
Use all-purpose
Water
Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Spring-summer
Maintenance
Remove spent blooms
About
Spectacular flowers and attractive foliage highlight this enduring garden favorite. Outstanding as cut flowers or planted with Siberian iris and foxglove. Use peony rings or stakes to prevent heavy blooms from bowing to the ground. Long-lived. Prefers humus-rich, moist well-drained soil.
