Countess of Warwick peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Countess of Warwick'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Compact, medium, upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- White or blush, lilac shading
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Countess of Warwick' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Countess of Warwick') 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. Kelway bred it. It forms a compact, upright clump with strong stems and large single blooms in white or blush with lilac shading. The flowers open in early to mid spring and are fragrant.
Pairs well with Incrediball hydrangea, Royal fern, Spanish bluebell, and Orange lily.