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Paeonia lactiflora 'Shirley Temple'

Garden Peony


Photo courtesy of Growing Colors

  • Large, double white flowers
  • Blooms April to June
  • Makes a great cut flower
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Fragrant
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Mass Planting



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Prefers part-full sun.  Preform best in well drained, moist, rich soil.  Drought tolerant once established.

When planting ensure eye is planted 2 inches below ground.  Top dress with compost each fall.


Height: 30-36 in
Spread: 30-36 in
Price Level 1: $39.99~#3
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 3-8
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Mass Planting
  • Dried Flower/ Foliage
  • Fragrant
  • Border or Bed
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Low Maintenance

Critter Resistance:

  • Groundhog Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant
  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Spring

Soil Moisture:

  • Moist, Well-Drained
  • Dry Soil
  • Average Water