Iola Pink peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Iola Pink'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Pink globular
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Iola Pink' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Iola Pink') 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. It bears double, medium pink, globular flowers in mid to late spring. The plant grows to a medium height. Ernest Flint Kelsey bred it in 1937.
Pairs well with Maltese cross, Japanese spirea, Queen of Night tulip, and Ice plant.