Chinese Peony, Garden Peony 'Gay Paree'

Paeonialactiflora

Genus
Paeonia (pay-OHN-ee-uh)
Species
lactiflora (lak-tee-FLOR-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
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)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
Full Sun
Bloom Color
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Time
Pink
White/Near White
Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
Smooth
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
By dividing the rootball
Soil pH requirements
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Stamford, Connecticut

Lexington, Kentucky

Wakefield, Massachusetts

Bonne Terre, Missouri

Vancouver, Washington

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Bonne Terre, MO | April 2012 | positive

I have had Gay Paree 14 -16years. Weather here is from sometimes 10 below to 100 degrees and it does fine.
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