Favorite peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Favorite'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Medium
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Favorite' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Favorite') 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 pink flowers open from mid to late spring into early summer. The plant is large and compact, and the blooms sit close to the foliage.
Pairs well with Brown-eyed Susan, Tall fescue, and Carnaval De Nice tulip.