Paeonia lactiflora 'Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt'

Also Known As

Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt Peony

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 30"-34"
W: 34"

planting zones

3a-7b

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Paeonia lactiflora 'Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt' plant details

Paeonia lactiflora 'Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Paeonia lactiflora 'Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: paeoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 34 IN wide, 30 IN - 34 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Paeonia lactiflora 'Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt'

USDA Zones: 3a - 7b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This soft shell pink peony blooms in a refined rose form, with cupped petals that unfold from tight buds to elegant rounded flowers. Mrs. F.D. Roosevelt grows to a medium size plant; at 28" tall she fits happily where larger peonies don't. This choice peony is excellent for cutting; makes a stunning arrangement with purple irises or alliums. Sweet tea-rose fragrance.

By: Leafari

The rich fragrance and rose-like form of 'Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt' make it distinct in the garden and terrific in bouquets. Opening "like a blush-pink waterlily" (Martin Page), it matures into a graceful, cupped flower of pale, silvery pink. APS Gold Medal winner, free-flowering, vigorous, 3-5 eye roots, 30-34", mid, zones 3a-7b(8bWC)