Mrs. John Smythe Fogg peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Mrs. John Smythe Fogg'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Compact, tall, upright
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Lilac - pink, rose-pink outer petals, ages to light pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Mrs. John Smythe Fogg' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Mrs. John Smythe Fogg') 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. George Hollis bred it in 1907. The fragrant double blooms open in mid to late spring and early summer. Stems are long, so the flowers work well in a vase.
Pairs well with Nepeta, Solomon's seal, and Queen of Night tulip.