Paeonia lactiflora 'Angel Cheeks'

Common name: peony
Type:
Herbaceous perennial
USDA hardiness zones:
3-8

ëAngel Cheeks is an herbaceous (soft-stemmed) peony. It is a shrubby perennial that, each year, will typically grow to 26î tall by mid-spring, bloom, display attractive foliage throughout the summer and early fall, and then die to the ground after frost. Features double white blooms blushed pink with dorsal red striping on the extremities of the uppermost petals. Flowers appear in mid-season (usually late May in St. Louis) and are mildly fragrant. Green foliage is divided into oval to lance-shaped segments. Excellent cut flower. C. G. Klehm.

  • Full sun to part shade
  • Medium
  • Medium

Easily grown in rich, fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Add compost as needed before planting. Each plant will flower for approximately 7-10 days. Plant other cultivars with staggered bloom times to extend the total peony bloom period to approximately 6 weeks during May and June (St. Louis area). Remove spent flowers after bloom. Cut foliage to the ground and remove from the garden in fall after frost. Plants are long-lived, do not need to be divided and can be left undisturbed for years.

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