Mrs. George Rawson peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Mrs. George Rawson'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Tall, upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Light pink, darker center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Mrs. George Rawson' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Mrs. George Rawson') 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. Large, fragrant, light pink blooms shade darker toward the center and open in late spring. The stems are long and stiff, so they work well for cutting. Francis H. Allison bred it.
Pairs well with Nepeta, Stargazer lily, and Solomon's seal.