Shirley Temple Peony
Paeonia lactiflora
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Perennials: Peony
Garden Peony
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Forms an upright bush of dark green leaves, remaining attractive all season. Fragrant. Seldom need to be divided or moved, but if necessary it should be carried out only in the fall. Trim off old stems to the ground in late fall, to help prevent disease problems. White double.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Pink
Blooming Time
Late Spring - Late Spring
Habit
Mounding
Height
2–3 ft
Spread
2–3 ft
Form
Double
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Growth Rate
Slow
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Cut Flower
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average
Soil PH
Neutral: 6.5-7.0
PH Tolerance
Prefers neutral soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Organic Matter Recommended
Fertilizer
Moderate Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Root & Bloom Formula
Fertilizer Timing
During Bloom
Micronutrients
Calcium (Ca)
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Slow Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Fall Division