Helen Hayes peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Helen Hayes'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Deep pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Helen Hayes' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Helen Hayes') 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 tall plants bear double, bomb type, deep pink flowers from mid to late spring into early summer. Arthur L. Murawska bred it.
Pairs well with Ostrich fern, Picture tulip, and Blue sage.