Bric A Brac peony

Paeonia lactiflora 'Bric A Brac'

PerennialPaeoniaceae

APS Registry

Bric A Brac peony
Fragrant
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 24 inches tall
Bloom season
Spring, summer
Bloom color
White, rose-pink streaks
Soil types
Loam

Garden uses

BorderCut flowerPerennial bed

Notes

'Bric A Brac' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Bric A Brac') 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 white flowers have rose-pink streaks and ruffled petals with a slight fragrance, and they open from mid to late spring into early summer. Plants reach 24 inches tall with good stem strength.

Pairs well with Smooth aster, Japanese spirea, and Sensitive fern.