Heidi peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Heidi'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 2 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Heidi' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Heidi') 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. It bears pink Japanese type flowers in early summer. Robert William Tischler bred it in 1972. It grows up to 26 inches tall.
Pairs well with Nepeta, Spanish bluebell, and Royal fern.