Fanny Crosby peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Fanny Crosby'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom color
- Center globe of deep yellow, sometimes tipped with white; light pink guard petals
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Fanny Crosby' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Fanny Crosby') 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 center globe is deep yellow, sometimes tipped with white, and it sits inside light pink guard petals. It grows upright to a medium height and counts among the best of the near yellow peonies.
Pairs well with Francee hosta, Picture tulip, Christmas fern, and Black chokeberry.