Mrs. C.S. Minot peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Mrs. C.S. Minot'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Mrs. C.S. Minot' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Mrs. C.S. Minot') is a perennial for borders, perennial beds, and cut flowers. 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 late spring blooms are double, with large flesh-pink outer petals and a cream-pink center. The flowers open in a bomb form, and the stems are stiff.
Pairs well with Rainbow's End hosta, Ostrich fern, and Nodding onion.