Jiang Nan Chun Yu peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Jiang Nan Chun Yu'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3.5 feet tall
- Habit
- Spreading
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Dark reddish-purple
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Jiang Nan Chun Yu' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Jiang Nan Chun Yu') 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. Dark reddish-purple double flowers open in mid to late spring and have a strong fragrance. The stems lean under the heavy blooms, so give the plant support.
Pairs well with False Solomon's seal, Cinnamon fern, Carnaval De Nice tulip, and American cranberrybush.