Gravetye peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Gravetye'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Seashell-pink, rose-pink shading
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Gravetye' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Gravetye') 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 fragrant blooms open seashell-pink and shade to rose-pink. Cut stems bring that fragrance indoors, which makes this peony a good choice for a vase. Kelway bred it.
Pairs well with Nodding onion, Love-in-a-mist, Christmas fern, and Picture tulip.