Torquemada peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Torquemada'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Torquemada' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Torquemada') is a perennial for borders, cut flower gardens, 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. It bears double pink flowers that you can cut for bouquets and also enjoy in the border. The double blooms look full in a vase. Kelway bred it.
Pairs well with Siberian squill, Spotted joe-pye weed, and Western sword fern.