May B. peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'May B.'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Spreading
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Deep pink or rose-pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'May B.' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'May B.') 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. The single flowers are deep pink or rose-pink and open in mid to late spring. They are held well above the foliage on a large, spreading plant. Berneche bred it.
Pairs well with Fringed bleeding heart, Woolly yarrow, and Pink Impression tulip.