Ohirama peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Ohirama'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 24 inches tall
- Bloom color
- Rose-pink, yellow center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Ohirama' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Ohirama') 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 have rose-pink petals and a yellow center tinged pink. They smell sweetly fragrant. The plant grows about 2 feet tall and blooms freely.
Pairs well with Incrediball hydrangea, Sensitive fern, and Brown-eyed Susan.