Cotton Candy peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Cotton Candy'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2.5 to 3 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- White, pink center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Cotton Candy' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Cotton Candy') 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 fragrant double white blooms have a pink center and last a long time in late spring. The strong stems stand up on their own, so you do not need to stake them. Roger F. Anderson bred it.
Pairs well with Arizona Sun blanket flower, Blue grama, and Cheerfulness daffodil.