Mrs. E. Horwood peony

Paeonia lactiflora 'Mrs. E. Horwood'

PerennialPaeoniaceae

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Mrs. E. Horwood peony
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Bloom color
Rose
Soil types
Loam

Garden uses

BorderCut flowerPerennial bed

Notes

'Mrs. E. Horwood' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Mrs. E. Horwood') 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. Its rose blooms bring color to the border and make good cut flowers for a vase. Kelway bred it.

Pairs well with Aromatic aster, Sedge, and Hummingbird sweet pepperbush.