Ella Wheeler Wilcox peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Ella Wheeler Wilcox'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Deep pink or salmon-pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Ella Wheeler Wilcox' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Ella Wheeler Wilcox') 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 flowers are deep shell pink and fragrant. Plants are seldom found today, so you may need to hunt for one.
Pairs well with Autumn Frost hosta, Charles Joly lilac, Cheerfulness daffodil, and Sedge.