Florence Macbeth peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Florence Macbeth'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Medium, upright
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Seashell-pink, lighter edges
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Florence Macbeth' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Florence Macbeth') 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 large, double, shell-pink blooms are slightly fragrant and open in late spring to early summer. Strong stems hold the flowers up well. Hans Peter Sass bred it.
Pairs well with Queen of Night tulip, Tall fescue, and Western sword fern.