Ben Haberman peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Ben Haberman'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Upright spreading
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Ben Haberman' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Ben Haberman') 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 large, double, rose type flowers are a bright deep pink and bloom in mid-season. Each straight, upright stem stands about 34 inches tall and carries one or two flowers. Hans Peter Sass bred it.
Pairs well with Siberian iris, New England aster, and Switchgrass.