Alfred III peony

Paeonia lactiflora 'Alfred III'

PerennialPaeoniaceae

APS Registry

Alfred III peony
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Bloom season
Spring
Soil types
Loam

Garden uses

BorderCut flowerPerennial bed

Notes

'Alfred III' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Alfred III') 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. It bears large, single, dark pink flowers in mid to late spring. Gilbert S. Richmond bred it, and it blooms at midseason.

Pairs well with Rose, Royal fern, and Spanish bluebell.