Arlene Thompson peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Arlene Thompson'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 feet tall
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Arlene Thompson' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Arlene Thompson') 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. Its pink double flowers are highly fragrant and bloom late in the season, with about five upward facing blooms per stem. The upright stems stand about 34 inches tall and need no support.
Pairs well with Orange lily, Japanese spirea, and Cinnamon fern.