Hunt Cup peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Hunt Cup'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Rose-pink, silver(y) shading
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Hunt Cup' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Hunt Cup') 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 open silvery rose-pink. Kelway bred it, so you can enjoy a classic look in the garden or in a vase.
Pairs well with Siberian iris, New England aster, and Tall fescue.