Prima Donna peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Prima Donna'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Light pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Prima Donna' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Prima Donna') 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 enormous, light pink, full rose type double blooms in mid spring. The stems are better than those of Lillian Gumm, which the flowers resemble. Alonzo B. Franklin bred it.
Pairs well with Quick Fire panicle hydrangea, Royal fern, and Carnaval De Nice tulip.