Zulu Bride peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Zulu Bride'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Zulu Bride' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Zulu Bride') 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 deep red, semi-double blooms in early summer. A ring of yellow stamens shows in the center of each flower. Edward Auten, Jr bred it.
Pairs well with Prairie dropseed, Spotted beebalm, and Grape hyacinth.