Ella Christiansen peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Ella Christiansen'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Ella Christiansen' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Ella Christiansen') 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. Archie M. Brand bred it. Its large, fragrant, medium pink double flowers open on long, fairly strong stems. The color holds unusually well in the sun.
Pairs well with Aromatic aster, Kentucky bluegrass, and Cinnamon fern.