Eden Smithback peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Eden Smithback'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size4 to 5 inches tall
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom color
- Medium pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Eden Smithback' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Eden Smithback') 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. Medium pink flowers measure 4 to 5 inches across and usually come one per stem. The upright stems reach 26 to 30 inches and need no support. Cartwright bred it.
Pairs well with Gooseneck loosestrife, Dalmatian bellflower, and Sensitive fern.