Shavano peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Shavano'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Fuchsia / magenta
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Shavano' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Shavano') 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 style flowers have clear rose pink guard petals and staminodes edged in yellow. Darwin M. Andrews bred it, and it often makes a fine flower.
Pairs well with Orange daylily, Queen of Night tulip, and Cinnamon fern.