John C. Lee peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'John C. Lee'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Rose-pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'John C. Lee' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'John C. Lee') 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 grows up to 35 inches tall and bears rose-pink, rose-type blooms in late spring. The flowers last a long time when cut. Styer bred it in 1977.
Pairs well with Aromatic aster, Sedge, and Little Beauty tulip.