Mrs. Wilder Bancroft peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Mrs. Wilder Bancroft'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall
- Bloom color
- Orange-red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Mrs. Wilder Bancroft' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Mrs. Wilder Bancroft') 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 large Japanese type flowers are orange-red, with gold-tipped centers. Stiff stems hold the blooms up, and the plant grows to about 35 inches tall.
Pairs well with Francee hosta, Carlton daffodil, and Sensitive fern.