Princess Beatrice peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Princess Beatrice'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Bright pink, center petals tinted yellow
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Princess Beatrice' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Princess Beatrice') 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 double flowers open bright pink, and the center petals are tinted yellow. You can cut the blooms to bring indoors. Kelway bred it.
Pairs well with Smooth aster, Miss Kim lilac, Ostrich fern, and Rock soapwort.