Crown Imperial peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Crown Imperial'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Crown Imperial' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Crown Imperial') 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 flowers have pink guard petals around a large mass of orange yellow petaloids. Kelway bred it.
Pairs well with Abiqua Drinking Gourd hosta, Charles Joly lilac, and Standing Ovation little bluestem.