Pink Crescendo peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Pink Crescendo'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall
- Habit
- Dark foliage
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Light pink
- Foliage color
- Dark foliage
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Pink Crescendo' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Pink Crescendo') 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. It bears large, light pink, full double flowers in late spring. The plant is vigorous and dependable, with dark green leaves well down on the stem. Don Hollingsworth bred it.
Pairs well with Compass plant, Sensitive fern, and Picture tulip.