Shirley Temple Peony

Paeonia 'Shirley Temple'

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Overview

The Shirley Temple Peony (Paeonia 'Shirley Temple') is a cherished early-midseason bloomer, showcasing lush, fluffy double blooms with soft pink-to-white petals and a hint of lavender. These fragrant flowers, reaching 6 to 8 inches across, stand on sturdy stems ideal for cutting. This herbaceous perennial thrives in full sun to part shade, matures to 2.5-3 feet tall and wide, and is hardy in USDA zones 3-8. Perfect for borders or as a focal plant.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–8

Shirley Temple Peony (Paeonia 'Shirley Temple') — The Shirley Temple Peony (Paeonia 'Shirley Temple') is a cherished early-midseason bloomer

Shirley Temple Peony (Paeonia 'Shirley Temple') — fluffy double blooms with soft pink-to-white petals and a hint of lavender

Shirley Temple Peony (Paeonia 'Shirley Temple') — These fragrant flowers, reaching 6 to 8 inches across, stand on sturdy stems ideal for cutting

Shirley Temple Peony (Paeonia 'Shirley Temple') — This herbaceous perennial thrives in full sun to part shade

Shirley Temple Peony (Paeonia 'Shirley Temple') — matures to 2.5-3 feet tall and wide

Shirley Temple Peony (Paeonia 'Shirley Temple') — and is hardy in USDA zones 3-8

Shirley Temple Peony (Paeonia 'Shirley Temple') — Perfect for borders or as a focal plant

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 3–8

Shape & size

Mature height: 32–26 Inches
Mature width: 24–36 Inches

Classification

Family: Paeoniaceae

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Shirley Temple Peony (Paeonia 'Shirley Temple') — The Shirley Temple Peony (Paeonia 'Shirley Temple') is a cherished early-midseason bloomer

Shirley Temple Peony (Paeonia 'Shirley Temple') — fluffy double blooms with soft pink-to-white petals and a hint of lavender

Shirley Temple Peony (Paeonia 'Shirley Temple') — These fragrant flowers, reaching 6 to 8 inches across, stand on sturdy stems ideal for cutting

Shirley Temple Peony (Paeonia 'Shirley Temple') — This herbaceous perennial thrives in full sun to part shade

Shirley Temple Peony (Paeonia 'Shirley Temple') — matures to 2.5-3 feet tall and wide

Shirley Temple Peony (Paeonia 'Shirley Temple') — and is hardy in USDA zones 3-8

Shirley Temple Peony (Paeonia 'Shirley Temple') — Perfect for borders or as a focal plant

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