Beacon Light peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Beacon Light'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Compact, short
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Beacon Light' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Beacon Light') 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. The Japanese type flowers are medium size and Tyrian pink, and they open in early summer. The plant stays small and compact, so it fits neatly at the front of a border. Wettengel bred it.
Pairs well with Incrediball hydrangea, Prairie dropseed, Black Hero tulip, and Ostrich fern.