John Howard Wigell peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'John Howard Wigell'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2.5 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Rose-pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'John Howard Wigell' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'John Howard Wigell') 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. Rose-pink flowers open in mid spring on strong stems well above the foliage. Yellow stamens hidden among the petals give the blooms a rich glow. Wigell bred it.
Pairs well with Invincibelle Ruby smooth hydrangea, Sedge, Little Beauty tulip, and Aromatic aster.