Zelda peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Zelda'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Short
- Bloom color
- Light pink, silver(y) shading
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Zelda' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Zelda') 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 stays short and bears refined double flowers in light pink with silvery shading. William Henry Krekler bred it.
Pairs well with Iris, New Jersey tea, and Carlton daffodil.