President Wilson peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'President Wilson'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 to 3.5 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Rose-pink, ages to lighter
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'President Wilson' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'President Wilson') is a perennial for borders, perennial beds, and cut flowers. 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 double blooms are rose-pink, age to lighter, and carry a rich spicy fragrance in late spring. Thurlow bred it. The collar can be a little weak, so well-established plants give the best flowers.
Pairs well with Iris, Prairie dropseed, and Tiger lily.