Helen Wolaver peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Helen Wolaver'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Shell pink; guard petals splashed with deeper pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Helen Wolaver' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Helen Wolaver') is a perennial for borders, perennial beds, and cut flowers. 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 shell pink blooms have guard petals splashed with deeper pink. They are fragrant and open in late spring.
Pairs well with Black Hero tulip, Sedge, and Virginia spiderwort.