Late Date peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Late Date'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 2.5 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Light pink, ages to cream
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Late Date' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Late Date') 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 double flowers open light pink in late spring and age to cream. Arching stems reach about 32 inches, so you may want to stake them. William Henry Krekler bred it.
Pairs well with Incrediball hydrangea, Spanish bluebell, Sedge, and Sensitive fern.