Sweet Queen peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Sweet Queen'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Upright spreading
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Sweet Queen' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Sweet Queen') 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 double, mauve-pink flowers have a strong, pleasant fragrance. Each strong stem usually carries one 5 inch bloom, and the plant grows to 36 inches tall.
Pairs well with Earth Angel hosta, Stargazer lily, and Incrediball Storm Proof smooth hydrangea.