Osiris Van den Hende peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Osiris Van den Hende'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Light pink, ages to lighter
- Foliage color
- Dark foliage
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Osiris Van den Hende' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Osiris Van den Hende') 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 semi-double flowers open in early summer and reach up to 7 inches wide. Outer petals fade to white while inner petals stay darker, so each bloom looks like pink paint brushed thinly over white. Serge Fafard bred it.
Pairs well with Francee hosta, Pincushion flower, and Cinnamon fern.