Kelway’s Lovely peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Kelways Lovely'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Kelway’s Lovely' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Kelway’s Lovely') 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. The huge double flowers are bright salmon-rose touched with cream-pink. A tuft of rose-colored petals sits at the center of each bloom. It is one of the best full doubles, and it grows up to 35 inches tall.
Pairs well with Stained Glass hosta, Stargazer lily, and Garlic chives.