Murillo peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Murillo'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2.5 to 3 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Light pink, golden-yellow center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Murillo' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Murillo') 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 single flowers are light pink with a golden-yellow center. They open in early summer on plants that reach 28 to 35 inches tall. Max Josef Goos bred it.
Pairs well with Monkshood, New Jersey tea, and Cinnamon fern.