Osceola peony

Paeonia lactiflora 'Osceola'

PerennialPaeoniaceae

APS Registry

USDA zones3 to 8

SunHandles full sun to partial sun

WaterNeeds moderate soil

Soil types: Loam

Garden uses

BorderCut flowerPerennial bed

Notes

'Osceola' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Osceola') 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 Japanese type flowers have blush pink outer petals. The center holds long, light yellow staminodes touched with pink, and the stigmas are red.

Pairs well with Knapweed, Bobo hydrangea, Carnaval De Nice tulip, and Western sword fern.

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