Minuet peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Minuet'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3.5 feet tall
- Habit
- Tall, upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Light pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Minuet' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Minuet') 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. Alonzo B. Franklin bred it. Light pink, fragrant blooms open in late spring on stiff stems. The tall, upright plant keeps its foliage to the ground.
Pairs well with Incrediball hydrangea, Knapweed, and Royal fern.