Charles Harold Wood peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Charles Harold Wood'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3.5 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Mid-season white
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Charles Harold Wood' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Charles Harold Wood') 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. Mid-season white flowers open in early summer and look like little goblets with pale yellow centers. The blooms measure about 4 inches wide and sit above the leaflets on plants that reach 39 inches tall.
Pairs well with Gooseneck loosestrife, Dalmatian bellflower, and Cinnamon fern.