Ward Welsh peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Ward Welsh'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Ivory
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Ward Welsh' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Ward Welsh') is a perennial for borders, perennial beds, and cut flowers. 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 double ivory flowers with an underlay of lake. The blooms are beautiful when they open, but they often fail, so watch the buds closely.
Pairs well with Showy milkweed, Blonde Ambition blue grama, and Love-in-a-mist.