Electric peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Electric'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Electric' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Electric') 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 flowers are pink. Kelway bred it, so you can enjoy it as a garden plant and bring blooms indoors in a vase.
Pairs well with Western sword fern, Carnaval De Nice tulip, and Hairy aster.