Paeonia lactiflora
Common Name: Common garden peony
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Paeoniaceae
Hardiness Zone: 6
Sunlight: Full sun best to part shade, protect from early morning sun
Exposure: Shelter from strong winds and excessive watering the foliage
Soil: Humus rich
Plant Height x Width: 4' x 3.5'
Leaf: dark green with light green underside, leaves turn orange in the fall (great fall colour)
Flower: solitary, large (up to 10cm), round, white to pink, many petals, fragrant
Maintenance: low maintenance, may need to be staked when large flowers become too heavy, cut down flower stems to a knode when finished; cut back folliage when browns out and dies back in the winter
Landscape use: cut flower, mixed border or bed, city, courtyard, cottage, accent, spring interest, mass planting, fall interest
Pest and Disease: Leaf spot, mold
Deer and Rabbit Tolerance: No
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Paeoniaceae
Hardiness Zone: 6
Sunlight: Full sun best to part shade, protect from early morning sun
Exposure: Shelter from strong winds and excessive watering the foliage
Soil: Humus rich
Plant Height x Width: 4' x 3.5'
Leaf: dark green with light green underside, leaves turn orange in the fall (great fall colour)
Flower: solitary, large (up to 10cm), round, white to pink, many petals, fragrant
Maintenance: low maintenance, may need to be staked when large flowers become too heavy, cut down flower stems to a knode when finished; cut back folliage when browns out and dies back in the winter
Landscape use: cut flower, mixed border or bed, city, courtyard, cottage, accent, spring interest, mass planting, fall interest
Pest and Disease: Leaf spot, mold
Deer and Rabbit Tolerance: No