Colonel Poe peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Colonel Poe'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Tall, upright
- Bloom color
- Deep pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Colonel Poe' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Colonel Poe') 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. It grows tall and upright. The single flowers open in rosy, deep pink. Kelway bred it.
Pairs well with Culver’s root, Pink Impression tulip, and Royal fern.