Perfect Picture peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Perfect Picture'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Perfect Picture' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Perfect Picture') 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 are pure pink. They open in late spring and early summer, and the plant keeps flowering until late in the season. Kelway bred it.
Pairs well with Stargazer lily, Garlic chives, and Brown-eyed Susan.