Chestine Gowdy peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Chestine Gowdy'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 2 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Silvery pink outer petals, cream and crimson petals mingled in center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Chestine Gowdy' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Chestine Gowdy') 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 double, fragrant blooms open in early to late spring with silvery pink outer petals and a cream and crimson center. Strong stems hold the flowers up, and the crown grows tall and rounded as the bloom ages.
Pairs well with Compass plant, Blonde Ambition blue grama, Black Hero tulip, and Shrub rose.