Hong Lou Zi peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Hong Lou Zi'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 feet tall
- Habit
- Spreading
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Hong Lou Zi' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Hong Lou Zi') 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. Rose-pink, fragrant flowers open in late spring and smell like roses. The inner petals cluster tightly like a lotus lamp. The plant spreads and reaches about 33 inches, so give it some support.
Pairs well with Bloodroot, Sedge, Little Beauty tulip, and Blonde Ambition blue grama.