Fen Lan Jiao Wa peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Fen Lan Jiao Wa'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Fen Lan Jiao Wa' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Fen Lan Jiao Wa') 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 bright pink, semi-double flowers reach 5 inches wide and look like lotus blooms. The upright stems grow to 30 inches and hold themselves up without staking.
Pairs well with Minuteman hosta, Prairie dropseed, and Grape hyacinth.