Hogarth peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Hogarth'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3.5 feet tall
- Bloom color
- Pink, purple shading, yellow center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Hogarth' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Hogarth') 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 pink with purple shading and a yellow center. They are fragrant, and the plant grows up to 39 inches tall. Max Josef Goos bred it.
Pairs well with Swamp milkweed, Sweet William, and Foxtail barley.