Alex D. Vories peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Alex D. Vories'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Rose-red, lighter edges
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Alex D. Vories' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Alex D. Vories') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, 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. Judge Laurence A. Vories bred it. The large double flowers are rose-red with lighter edges and open in mid to late spring. The tall, vigorous plant has long stems.
Pairs well with Iris, Shrub rose, Sensitive fern, and Miss Kim lilac.