Fairy Paint peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Fairy Paint'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall
- Bloom color
- Cream
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Fairy Paint' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Fairy Paint') 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. It grows about 35 inches tall and bears near white, cream flowers in a Japanese form. William Henry Krekler bred it in 1978.
Pairs well with Tickseed, Wild geranium, Western sword fern, and Carnaval De Nice tulip.