Going Bianlian peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Going Bianlian'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size4 feet tall
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- White upon opening
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Going Bianlian' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Going Bianlian') 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 double flowers open white with a greenish hue and smell sweet. They bloom in mid to late spring, and each stem carries two to three blooms. The upright plants reach about 46 inches and do not need support.
Pairs well with Spanish bluebell, Sedge, and Sensitive fern.