Pillow Dreams peony

Paeonia lactiflora 'Pillow Dreams'

PerennialPaeoniaceae

APS Registry

Pillow Dreams peony
Fragrant
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall
Bloom season
Spring, summer
Bloom color
Pink
Soil types
Loam

Garden uses

BorderCut flowerPerennial bed

Notes

'Pillow Dreams' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Pillow Dreams') 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 fragrant pink blooms open in mid to late spring and early summer, with four to five buds per stem. Roy G. Klehm bred it.

Pairs well with Musk mallow, Compass plant, and Little Beauty tulip.