Mei Hua Chu Xiao peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Mei Hua Chu Xiao'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- White
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Mei Hua Chu Xiao' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Mei Hua Chu Xiao') 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 fragrant white flowers open in late spring and face upward. Purplish red flares mark the petals. Plants reach about 110 cm (43") and stand upright without support.
Pairs well with Great blue lobelia, Lanceleaf coreopsis, Cheerfulness daffodil, and Blonde Ambition blue grama.