Gettysburg peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Gettysburg'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Crimson - pink, green streaks, stripes, flecks, scarlet streaks, stripes, flecks
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Gettysburg' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Gettysburg') is a perennial for borders, perennial beds, and cut flowers. 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. George Hollis bred it in 1909. The fragrant crimson-pink blooms have green and scarlet streaks and open from late spring to early summer.
Pairs well with Sedge, American Gold Rush black-eyed Susan, and Grape hyacinth.