Grand Parade peony

Paeonia lactiflora 'Grand Parade'

PerennialPaeoniaceae

APS Registry

Grand Parade peony
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Bloom color
Light pink, silver(y) shading
Soil types
Loam

Garden uses

BorderCut flowerPerennial bed

Notes

'Grand Parade' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Grand Parade') 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. The huge double blooms are light pink with silvery shading. William Henry Krekler bred it in 1977.

Pairs well with Coralbells, Sedge, and Carlton daffodil.