Loretta Frank peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Loretta Frank'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Medium
- Bloom color
- Deep pink, yellow center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Loretta Frank' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Loretta Frank') is a perennial for borders, perennial beds, and cut flowers. 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. It is a single with large dark pink petals around a yellow center. The stiff stems hold medium height blooms, and the flowers keep well when cut. Alonzo B. Franklin bred it.
Pairs well with Brown-eyed Susan, Pink Impression tulip, and Sensitive fern.