Queen of Hamburg peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Queen of Hamburg'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 2.5 feet tall
- Habit
- Tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Pink
- Foliage color
- Dark foliage
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Queen of Hamburg' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Queen of Hamburg') 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 extra large flowers open in bright, gleaming pink in late midseason. Strong, tall stems hold them up, and the heavy, dark green foliage looks good all season. Hans Peter Sass bred it.
Pairs well with Sedge, Black Hero tulip, and Love-in-a-mist.