Admiral Dewey peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Admiral Dewey'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Compact
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Rose-pink, purple shading, silver(y) edges
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Admiral Dewey' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Admiral Dewey') is a perennial for borders and perennial beds. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and loamy soil. The compact plants stay erect and well furnished with medium green leaves. Fragrant rose-pink blooms with silvery edges open in early summer. George Hollis bred it.
Pairs well with Gooseneck loosestrife, Dalmatian bellflower, and Ostrich fern.