Duchess of Somerset peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Duchess of Somerset'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall
- Bloom color
- Pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Duchess of Somerset' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Duchess of Somerset') is a perennial for borders, perennial beds, and cut flowers. 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 pink blooms make a good cutting flower. It grows up to 33 inches tall. Kelway bred it.
Pairs well with Catnip, Blonde Ambition blue grama, Cheerfulness daffodil, and Sedge.