Jean Bruce peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Jean Bruce'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Jean Bruce' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Jean Bruce') 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. It bears large, delicate pink blooms in early summer. The flowers carry a fine rose fragrance. A.M. Chesher bred it.
Pairs well with Great blue lobelia, Charles Joly lilac, and Sedge.