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Paeonia lactiflora 'Kansas'

Also Known As

Kansas Peony

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'
W: 3'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Paeonia lactiflora 'Kansas' plant details

Paeonia lactiflora 'Kansas' 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 average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Paeonia lactiflora 'Kansas'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Paeonia lactiflora 'Kansas'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Kansas was one of the first peonies with the intensity of color that lead growers to describe this as "red". It's not (and don't let tweaked photos elsewhere convince you otherwise.) Kansas is, however, a gorgeous plant. Fully double, brilliant watermelon pink, non-fading blooms display the form that comes to mind when the word "peony" is mentioned. These are large plants -36" tall and about the same in width - find a space for Kansas and you'll enjoy incredible cut flowers forever.