Rose of Heaven peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Rose of Heaven'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Rose of Heaven' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Rose of Heaven') 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 pink flowers look like large rosebuds. Golden yellow staminodes show at the tips of the blooms. Strong stems hold the flowers up on a medium height plant.
Pairs well with Perennial candytuft, Limelight hydrangea, Carlton daffodil, and Sensitive fern.