Elwood Pleas peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Elwood Pleas'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Seashell-pink, lighter center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Elwood Pleas' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Elwood Pleas') 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. Sarah A. Pleas bred it. Its double, seashell-pink flowers open in late spring with a lighter center. The stiff stems hold the blooms upright, and the plant can bloom unevenly from year to year.
Pairs well with Incrediball Storm Proof smooth hydrangea, Royal fern, and Spanish bluebell.