Professor K. Grybauskas peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Professor K. Grybauskas'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 2.5 feet tall
- Bloom color
- Carmine-pink, lighter edges
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Professor K. Grybauskas' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Professor K. Grybauskas') 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 double flowers are carmine-pink with lighter edges and have a sweet fragrance. They bloom in June and July and make good cut flowers. Ona I. Skeivene bred it.
Pairs well with Perennial candytuft, Blonde Ambition blue grama, and Miss Kim lilac.