Salutation peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Salutation'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Medium
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Deep pink, yellow center
- Foliage color
- Dark foliage
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Salutation' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Salutation') 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 Japanese type blooms hold deep pink guard petals around a yellow center in early summer. The stems are strong and the foliage is dark green. R.H. Jones bred it.
Pairs well with Orange lily, Sedge, and Miss Kim lilac.