Mrs. Telfer MacArthur peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Mrs. Telfer MacArthur'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Medium
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Light pink, ages to cream
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Mrs. Telfer MacArthur' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Mrs. Telfer MacArthur') 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 double blooms open blush pink and fade to ivory white in mid to late spring and early summer. They have a strong locust blossom fragrance and keep well when cut. Strong stems hold the flowers up.
Pairs well with Francee hosta, Indian Summer rudbeckia, and Spanish bluebell.