Virginia Dare peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Virginia Dare'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- White, yellow center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Virginia Dare' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Virginia Dare') 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 single white blooms have a yellow center and open in early summer. Plants reach about 35 inches tall. Abraham Newhouse bred this miniature white peony.
Pairs well with Rainbow's End hosta, Cinnamon fern, Pink Impression tulip, and Ageratum.