Clara Hersey peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Clara Hersey'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Medium
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Rose-pink, violet shading
- Foliage color
- Dark foliage
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Clara Hersey' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Clara Hersey') is a perennial for borders 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 fragrant, rose-pink flowers have violet shading and open in early summer above dark green leaves. George Hollis bred it in 1907. The stems are weak and the plant droops, so you can add support.
Pairs well with Tickseed, Royal fern, and Pink Impression tulip.