Barbara peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Barbara'
RHS AGM 2020; APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
Size3 to 3.5 feet tall
- Habit
- Dark foliage
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Pink
- Foliage color
- Dark foliage
Notes
'Barbara' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Barbara') is a perennial with pink flowers and dark foliage. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). The blooms open in late spring and continue into early summer. The plant grows about 33 to 41 inches tall, so it gives a bed some height. The dark leaves make a good backdrop for lighter flowers nearby. William Henry Krekler bred it.
Pairs well with Francee hosta, Royal fern, Panicle hydrangea, and Snowdrop.