Frances Jean Thompson peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Frances Jean Thompson'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Dark foliage
- Bloom color
- White
- Foliage color
- Dark foliage
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Frances Jean Thompson' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Frances Jean Thompson') 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. Robert F. Schmidt bred it, and it first bloomed in 1984. The Japanese type flowers are white with a cream center. Strong stems hold the blossoms high above glossy dark green foliage.
Pairs well with Pale purple coneflower, Incrediball hydrangea, Blonde Ambition blue grama, and Cheerfulness daffodil.