Botanical profile

Paeonia lactiflora 'Gay Paree'

Latin name
Paeonia 'Gay Paree'
Common name
Peony 'Gay Paree'
Type
Perennial
Family
Paeoniaceae

This herbaceous peony is a two-toned beauty. Its bright pink outer petals are arranged in two rows with a dense, creamy white center that contrasts sharply. Deliciously fragrant, they open atop sturdy stems that require no staking.

Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate
Fertilization
Fertilizer for flowering
Soil type
Well drained, Clayey
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June
Flower color
Pink
Foliage color
Green
Shape
Erected
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
3 feet (91.5 cm)
Width
24 inches (61 cm)
Growth rate
Slow

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