Chesuncook peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Chesuncook'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Chesuncook' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Chesuncook') 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 a Japanese type form, which gives each bloom a tuft of narrow petal-like segments at its center. Benjamin W. Guppy bred it, so you can enjoy a cultivar with a long garden history.
Pairs well with Catnip, Japanese spirea, and Spanish bluebell.