Mountebank peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Mountebank'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Mountebank' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Mountebank') 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 double pink blooms have a yellow center and are fragrant, so they work well in a vase indoors. Kelway bred it.
Pairs well with First Frost hosta, Monkshood, Phantom panicle hydrangea, and Cinnamon fern.