Lord Cavan peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Lord Cavan'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Cerise
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Lord Cavan' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Lord Cavan') 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 flowers are a cherry-rose color called cerise, and they make a bold show in the border or in a vase. Kelway bred it.
Pairs well with Carnaval De Nice tulip, Royal fern, and Charles Joly lilac.