Laura Pleas peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Laura Pleas'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Laura Pleas' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Laura Pleas') 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 blooms are carmine-rose, so they add rich red color to the garden and to bouquets. Sarah A. Pleas bred it. You can cut the stems for a vase when the flowers show color.
Pairs well with Krossa Regal hosta, Sensitive fern, Carlton daffodil, and Blonde Ambition blue grama.