Chinese Peony, Garden Peony 'Raspberry Sundae'

Paeonia lactiflora

Genus
Paeonia (pay-OHN-ee-uh)
Species
lactiflora (lak-tee-FLOR-uh)
Synonym
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)
USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Foliage
Herbaceous
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Category
Perennials
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Cumming, Georgia

Villa Rica, Georgia

Champaign, Illinois

Saint Charles, Illinois

Cicero, Indiana

Valparaiso, Indiana

Wilkinson, Indiana

Paducah, Kentucky

Gardiner, Maine

Cumberland, Maryland

Attleboro, Massachusetts

Brunswick, Missouri

Gardiner, Montana

Lancaster, Ohio

Altoona, Pennsylvania

Wakefield, Rhode Island

Marshall, Texas

Hinesburg, Vermont

Vinton, Virginia

Seattle, Washington

Vancouver, Washington(2 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

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Hinesburg, VT | July 2014 | positive

this is a lovely plant in my garden, but I'm wondering if I've done something wrong- It is a very light pink with almost no yellow

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Champaign, IL (Zone 5b) | May 2009 | positive

I love this peony--it's got a drunken, happy-go-lucky generosity that I find irresistible. Yes, it does sprawl, and the blooms get paler...Read More

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Vinton, VA | May 2008 | positive

My plant is new, and the blooms look like Poppysue's first picture. I was a little disappointed they faded to completely cream-white fair...Read More

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| October 2002 | positive

Peonies like to be planted shallowly; the budding tips should only be 2" down. Add bone meal to good soil in the yard; do not add nitroge...Read More

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