Doris Cooper peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Doris Cooper'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall
- Habit
- Tall
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Doris Cooper' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Doris Cooper') 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, up to 35 inches, and the pink flowers are fragrant. They open in late spring. Dr. Herbert C. Cooper bred it.
Pairs well with Black Hero tulip, Cinnamon fern, and Tall fescue.