Charles Earl Pleas peony

Paeonia lactiflora 'Charles Earl Pleas'

PerennialPaeoniaceae

APS Registry

Charles Earl Pleas peony
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Bloom color
Rose
Soil types
Loam

Garden uses

BorderCut flowerPerennial bed

Notes

'Charles Earl Pleas' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Charles Earl Pleas') 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 flowers are rose, so they brighten a bed and look good in a vase. Sarah A. Pleas bred it.

Pairs well with Blue Mouse Ears hosta, Limelight hydrangea, and Cinnamon fern.