Paeonia lactiflora, 'Bowl of Cream' herbaceous peony

Notable characteristics: Exceptionally large full double form, white peony - up to 9.5" across. Compact plant is a generous bloomer with very strong stems and excellent foliage. Winner of the APS Gold Medal in 1981. Cultivar group, hybridizer & year introduced: P. lactiflora, Klehm, 1963. Growth habit and size at maturity: Short, compact habit, grows to 2.5' tall and 3' wide. Lustrous dark green foliage retains a good appearance throughout the summer. Flower form and size: Double, hundred proliferate form, 8-9" in diameter. Flower fragrance: Dense, sweet scent. Bloom time: Mid-season hybrid peony, blooms in our USDA zone 6a garden in the last week of May or first week of June. Zone hardiness: Proven in USDA zones 4-9. Plant size: 4-5 eye plant When we ship: FALL 2023