Kinsui peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Kinsui'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 2.5 feet tall
- Habit
- Compact
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White or pink, deep yellow center
- Foliage color
- Dark foliage
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Kinsui' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Kinsui') 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 single, blush pink flowers open at midseason and have a deep yellow center. Many blooms stand well above the dark, compact foliage, which makes good cut stems.
Pairs well with Dog's tooth violet, Ostrich fern, and Sedge.