Duke of Clarence peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Duke of Clarence'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Cream, pink shading
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Duke of Clarence' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Duke of Clarence') 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 blooms are cream with pink shading. Kelway bred it in 1886.
Pairs well with First Frost hosta, David garden phlox, and Prairie dropseed.