Terrific Gal peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Terrific Gal'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 24 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Rose-pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Terrific Gal' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Terrific Gal') 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 fragrant, rose-pink flowers open in early summer on strong stems about 24 inches tall. Each stem carries 2 buds. Roy G. Klehm bred it in 1995.
Pairs well with Japanese spirea, Grape hyacinth, and Sedge.