Queen Emma peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Queen Emma'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Compact, medium, upright
- Bloom color
- Light pink, lilac shading, green flecks, cream blending
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Queen Emma' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Queen Emma') 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 flat, compact blooms open light pink with lilac shading and green flecks, and cream petals blend through the flower. They have a pleasant fragrance and appear at mid-season. The plant stays compact and upright with healthy medium green foliage.
Pairs well with Iris, Incrediball Storm Proof smooth hydrangea, and Cinnamon fern.