Hawaii peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Hawaii'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Medium
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Pink, yellow center
- Foliage color
- Dark foliage
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Hawaii' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Hawaii') 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 anemone type flowers have deep pink guard petals around a large center of yellow stamens that shade to white at the tips. Strong stems of medium height hold the blooms, and dark green foliage fills out the plant. Arthur L. Murawska bred it.
Pairs well with Little Beauty tulip, Sedge, and Ostrich fern.