Irving Flint peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Irving Flint'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Light pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Irving Flint' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Irving Flint') 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 large double flowers are rose pink and fragrant. They open at midseason, from mid to late spring into early summer. Ernest Flint Kelsey bred it.
Pairs well with Meadowsweet, Lupine, Smooth hydrangea, and Cinnamon fern.