Peg of My Heart peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Peg of My Heart'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall
- Habit
- Medium, upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Deep pink or cerise
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Peg of My Heart' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Peg of My Heart') is a perennial for borders, cut flower gardens, 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. Large, deep cerise pink double blooms open in early to mid spring on strong stems about three feet high. Gilbert S. Richmond bred it, and it blooms freely.
Pairs well with Purrsian Blue nepeta, Hairy aster, and Pink Impression tulip.