Emmy Swan peony

Paeonia lactiflora 'Emmy Swan'

PerennialPaeoniaceae

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Emmy Swan peony
Fragrant
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Soil types
Loam

Garden uses

BorderCut flowerPerennial bed

Notes

'Emmy Swan' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Emmy Swan') 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 fragrant double blooms have light pink outer petals and a yellow center splashed with crimson. Prof. Arthur Percy Saunders bred it.

Pairs well with Matrona october daphne, Aromatic aster, Black Hero tulip, and Sedge.