General Wolfe peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'General Wolfe'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 2.5 feet tall
- Bloom color
- Rose-pink, yellow center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'General Wolfe' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'General Wolfe') 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. It bears single, deep rose-pink flowers with a yellow center. Plants reach about 28 inches tall. Kelway bred it.
Pairs well with Siberian squill, Brown-eyed Susan, Sedge, and Little Beauty tulip.