Lady Romilly peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Lady Romilly'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3.5 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Light pink, lilac shading
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Lady Romilly' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Lady Romilly') 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 light pink blooms have lilac shading and open in early summer. Plants reach up to 39 inches tall. Kelway bred it.
Pairs well with Immortality iris, Royal fern, Carnaval De Nice tulip, and Miss Kim lilac.