Sweetie peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Sweetie'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 18 inches tall
- Habit
- Short
- Bloom color
- Pink, lavender shading
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Sweetie' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Sweetie') 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 flowers are lavender pink with pink shading. This dwarf plant stays about 18 inches tall. William Henry Krekler bred it in 1977.
Pairs well with Queen of Night tulip, Shrub rose, and Cinnamon fern.