Hana-Gesho peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Hana-Gesho'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Spreading
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Rose-pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Hana-Gesho' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Hana-Gesho') 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 single flowers are light Tyrian pink with dark pink carpel tips and a conspicuous pink-tinged disk. They open early to mid spring on a medium plant with a spreading habit.
Pairs well with Smooth aster, Royal fern, and Spanish bluebell.