Shirley Walker peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Shirley Walker'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Compact
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Light pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Shirley Walker' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Shirley Walker') 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 single flowers are large and light pink, with a white center disk that stands out. Shaylor bred it in 1918, and the plant stays large and compact.
Pairs well with Francee hosta, Indian Summer rudbeckia, and Carnaval De Nice tulip.