Walter peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Walter'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Pink double
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Walter' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Walter') 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 tall plant bears light pink double flowers with large guard petals. The center fades almost white, with a row of light pink petals high in the bloom. William Henry Krekler bred it.
Pairs well with Swamp milkweed, Switchgrass, Stargazer lily, and Sweet William.