Sophia Houston peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Sophia Houston'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Compact, medium
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Pink, yellow center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Sophia Houston' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Sophia Houston') 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 flowers are Tyrian pink with yellow centers and open in early summer. The plant stays compact and medium in size.
Pairs well with Matrona october daphne, Aromatic aster, and Garlic chives.