Lemon Chiffon, hybrid herbaceous peony

Notable characteristics: One of the best hybrid yellow herbaceous peonies. Blooms as both a semi-double and full bomb double. Foliage is a glossy deep rich green. Stems are stout and strong. An excellent variety for hybridizing, as both the pollen and seeds are fertile. 

Cultivar group, hybridizer and year introduced: Hybrid, Reath, 1981.

Growth habit and size at maturity: Upright, grows to 32'' tall and wide. Very good stem strength.

Flower form and size: Semi-double to bomb double, 4-5" and upward facing. Excellent variety for landscape planting or cut flowers.

Flower fragrance: Mild.

Bloom time: Mid-season hybrid peony, blooms in our USDA zone 6a garden in the first week of June.

Zone hardiness: Proven in USDA zones 3-9.

Plant size: 4-5 'eye' plants with a well developed root system. This size plant will likely flower its first spring in the ground, though it may need another season. 

When we ship: Orders for USDA zones 4-9 will ship in winter 2020 or spring 2021.