Irma peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Irma'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Compact, medium, upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Light pink, violet shading, cream center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Irma' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Irma') 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. Large, globular pink blooms with violet shading and a few cream petals at the center open in late spring. The compact, upright plants bloom freely, and the flowers make good cut blooms. Jacques Calot bred it.
Pairs well with Ice plant, Queen of Night tulip, Cinnamon fern, and Smooth hydrangea.