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Paeonia lactiflora 'Shirley Temple'

Family Paeoniaceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   2a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 80 - 85 cm (2.5 - 3 ft)
Spread 80 - 90 cm (2.5 - 3 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Paeonia lactiflora 'Shirley Temple' (double peony) bears light pink and fragrant flowers during late spring to early summer. The foliage is deep green in colour. A specimen plant, Paeonia lactiflora 'Shirley Temple' (double peony) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, border, cut flowers, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits.