Uncle Bill peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Uncle Bill'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Deep pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Uncle Bill' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Uncle Bill') 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. It bears dark rose pink double flowers that look like big plates. The blooms open midseason on tall, strong stems. Carl G. Klehm bred it.
Pairs well with Smooth aster, Switchgrass, and Rock soapwort.