Shirley L peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Shirley L'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2 feet tall
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Primarily pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Shirley L' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Shirley L') is a perennial for borders, cut flower use, 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. Pink bomb-shaped flowers open in late spring and face upward on thick, erect stems. The upright plant stays about 26 inches tall, so it needs no support. Eugene G. and Marcia Lins bred it.
Pairs well with Siberian iris, New England aster, and Sedge.