Dancing Nymph peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Dancing Nymph'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Seashell-pink, ages to lighter
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Dancing Nymph' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Dancing Nymph') 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. Its single, crinkled blooms open seashell-pink in late spring and age to a lighter shade. The color stays good as it fades, and the stems carry the flowers well. Edward Auten, Jr bred it.
Pairs well with Prairie dropseed, Ostrich fern, and Black Hero tulip.