Lady Beresford peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Lady Beresford'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Cream, rose-pink outer petals, crimson edges
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Lady Beresford' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Lady Beresford') 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 anemone-type blooms have bright rose-pink outer petals, a collar of creamy white petaloids, and deep crimson edges. They are sweetly fragrant and open from mid to late spring into early summer. Kelway bred it.
Pairs well with Purrsian Blue nepeta, Queen of Night tulip, and Cinnamon fern.