Formosa Alba peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Formosa Alba'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2.5 to 3 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White, yellow center, ages to cream
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Formosa Alba' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Formosa Alba') 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 full double white flowers have a yellow center and age to cream. They are fragrant and open from spring into early summer. Nicolas Lémon bred it in 1830.
Pairs well with Dalmatian bellflower, Japanese spirea, Cinnamon fern, and Pink Impression tulip.