Sarah Carstensen peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Sarah Carstensen'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Sarah Carstensen' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Sarah Carstensen') 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 large, double flowers are light rose-pink with light crimson marks in the center. This dwarf plant blooms freely in mid to late spring and has stiff stems and good foliage.
Pairs well with Obedient plant, Bells of Ireland, Lily of the valley, and Christmas fern.