Pinnacle peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Pinnacle'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall
- Bloom color
- Cream, pink shading
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Pinnacle' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Pinnacle') 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 large flowers look white from a distance, but the centers have a pink cast. A few stamens give the blooms a creamy look. Myron D. Bigger bred it in 1970.
Pairs well with Iris, Tiger lily, New Jersey tea, and Christmas fern.