Mrs. McKinley peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Mrs. McKinley'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Short, upright
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Pink, mauve shading, yellow center, pink shading
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Mrs. McKinley' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Mrs. McKinley') 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 fragrant single flowers open pink with mauve shading and a yellow center in early summer. The plant stays short and upright, and H.A. Terry bred it.
Pairs well with Carnaval De Nice tulip, Royal fern, and Pincushion flower.