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Paeonia lactiflora 'Shirley Temple'

Also Known As

  • Shirley Temple Peony

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 3'

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

Paeonia lactiflora 'Shirley Temple' plant details

Paeonia lactiflora 'Shirley Temple' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Paeonia lactiflora 'Shirley Temple'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: paeoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: big flowers, cutting garden, fragrant, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Paeonia lactiflora 'Shirley Temple'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large double flowers of soft pink on 2-3' stems appear mid-to-late season on this old favorite for border and cutting garden. Sun/Med

Gardening facts about Paeonia lactiflora 'Shirley Temple' plant

How to Grow Paeonia lactiflora 'Shirley Temple'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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