John Alden peony

Paeonia lactiflora 'John Alden'

PerennialPaeoniaceae

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John Alden peony
Fragrant
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Bloom season
Spring
Soil types
Loam

Garden uses

BorderCut flowerPerennial bed

Notes

'John Alden' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'John Alden') 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. Tall stems carry small, fragrant, rose pink flowers of good rose form in late spring. W. A. Dana bred it.

Pairs well with Lilac, Carnaval De Nice tulip, and Cinnamon fern.