Evelyn Buechly peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Evelyn Buechly'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Medium
- Bloom color
- Light pink
- Foliage color
- Dark foliage
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Evelyn Buechly' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Evelyn Buechly') 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. The semi-double, light pink flowers open from long pointed buds striped deep pink. It blooms freely and has dark green foliage. Emanuel Miller Buechly bred it.
Pairs well with Dancing Queen hosta, Pink Impression tulip, and Royal fern.