Mrs. Hobart M. Cable peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Mrs. Hobart M. Cable'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Mrs. Hobart M. Cable' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Mrs. Hobart M. Cable') 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 flowers have a Japanese form and a light crimson color. A. B. Crawford bred it.
Pairs well with Aromatic aster, Prairie dropseed, and Matrona october daphne.