Millais peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Millais'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Compact, tall, upright
- Bloom color
- Crimson to brown
- Foliage color
- Dark foliage
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Millais' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Millais') 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 blooms open crimson to brown above dark foliage. The plant grows compact, tall, and upright. Kelway bred it.
Pairs well with Moonshine yarrow, Limelight hydrangea, Nodding onion, and Christmas fern.