Photo of Paeonia lactiflora 'Hit Parade' flower by Leafari

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Paeonia lactiflora 'Hit Parade'

Also Known As

  • Hit Parade Japanese Peony

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 34"-36"
  • W: 36"

planting zones

  • 3a-7b

Paeonia lactiflora 'Hit Parade' plant details

Paeonia lactiflora 'Hit Parade' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Paeonia lactiflora 'Hit Parade'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: paeoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 36 IN wide, 34 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Paeonia lactiflora 'Hit Parade'

USDA Zones: 3a - 7b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Japanese peonies look very different than the peonies your grandmother grew, and that's okay. There's room for lots of different flower forms and color combinations in the world of flowers. Hit Parade is a sensational fuchsia pink with a dome of bright pink and gold stamen. Love this tall, flashy variety - can't get enough of it! Why Grow Peonies? Peonies are often referred to as Queen of the Flowers because of their lush beauty and rich fragrance Elegant Japanese form peonies, like this one, produce big, beautiful flowers without the weight of classic double peonies, making them less likely to bend and break with spring rains An individual peony plant can live more than 50 years - talk about a modest investment returning long term benefits! Once settled in, peonies require very little care, they almost care for themselves Peonies produce outstanding cut flowers Deer, rabbits and rodents tend to ignore peonies Japanese peonies aren't any more demanding than other peonies and because their blooms aren't so heavy, they manage wet spring weather better. Hedge your bet on future wet springs; make sure you have some Japanese peonies.

By: Leafari

Gardening facts about Paeonia lactiflora 'Hit Parade' plant

How to Grow Paeonia lactiflora 'Hit Parade'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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