Bert Shaylor peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Bert Shaylor'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Bert Shaylor' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Bert Shaylor') is a perennial for borders, perennial beds, and cut flowers. 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 double flowers are medium pink. Francis H. Allison bred it, and it grows in a number of gardens.
Pairs well with Siberian iris, New England aster, and Incrediball Storm Proof smooth hydrangea.