Excelsa peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Excelsa'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3.5 feet tall
- Habit
- Tall, upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Light pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Excelsa' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Excelsa') 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. Large, light pink rose-type blooms open late in the season on strong, upright stems. The foliage looks good, and the plant reaches about 39 inches tall. Alonzo B. Franklin bred it.
Pairs well with Dog's tooth violet, Cinnamon fern, and Pink Impression tulip.