King of Peace peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'King of Peace'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- White
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'King of Peace' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'King of Peace') is a perennial for borders, perennial beds, and cut flowers. 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 bears large, full double, pure white blooms in early to mid spring. George Hollis bred it in 1909.
Pairs well with Francee hosta, Cheerfulness daffodil, Sedge, and Indian Summer rudbeckia.