Mrs. George Bunyard peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Mrs. George Bunyard'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Rose-pink, darker center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Mrs. George Bunyard' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Mrs. George Bunyard') 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. Kelway bred it. The tall plants have strong stems and foliage. Fragrant, double, rose-pink flowers have a darker center and open rather flat in midseason.
Pairs well with Nepeta, Stargazer lily, and Solomon's seal.