Prince of the Netherlands peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Prince of the Netherlands'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Prince of the Netherlands' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Prince of the Netherlands') 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 double pink blooms in mid to late spring. E. H. Krelage & Zoon bred it in 1919.
Pairs well with Rock soapwort, Smooth aster, Cheerfulness daffodil, and Christmas fern.