Nicola peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Nicola'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 to 4 inches tall
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Nicola' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Nicola') 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, semi-double flowers open pink and mature to white. Side buds extend the bloom time, and the petals drop on time before they look messy. Valerie A. Ames bred it.
Pairs well with Japanese spirea, Spanish bluebell, and Sensitive fern.