Paeonia lactiflora 'Mischief' | Mischief Peony
DESCRIPTION
Paeonia lactiflora ‘Mischief’ bears elegant single blossoms in pink with bright yellow, pollen-rich stamens at their heart. It blooms in late spring to early summer, offering delicate flowers atop upright, gray-green stems that seldom require staking. The petals are subtly fragrant, each bloom opening with airy simplicity and later forming seed pods that add visual interest post-bloom.
‘Mischief’ is a classic heirloom in herbaceous peony collections. It forms a refined, clump-forming habit and is praised for its reliability and graceful production. Known to be deer-resistant, it performs well both as an ornamental garden specimen and as a cut flower, with blooms held aloft on strong stems that remain fresh and upright when arranged.
DESCRIPTION
Paeonia lactiflora ‘Mischief’ bears elegant single blossoms in pink with bright yellow, pollen-rich stamens at their heart. It blooms in late spring to early summer, offering delicate flowers atop upright, gray-green stems that seldom require staking. The petals are subtly fragrant, each bloom opening with airy simplicity and later forming seed pods that add visual interest post-bloom.
‘Mischief’ is a classic heirloom in herbaceous peony collections. It forms a refined, clump-forming habit and is praised for its reliability and graceful production. Known to be deer-resistant, it performs well both as an ornamental garden specimen and as a cut flower, with blooms held aloft on strong stems that remain fresh and upright when arranged.
DESCRIPTION
Paeonia lactiflora ‘Mischief’ bears elegant single blossoms in pink with bright yellow, pollen-rich stamens at their heart. It blooms in late spring to early summer, offering delicate flowers atop upright, gray-green stems that seldom require staking. The petals are subtly fragrant, each bloom opening with airy simplicity and later forming seed pods that add visual interest post-bloom.
‘Mischief’ is a classic heirloom in herbaceous peony collections. It forms a refined, clump-forming habit and is praised for its reliability and graceful production. Known to be deer-resistant, it performs well both as an ornamental garden specimen and as a cut flower, with blooms held aloft on strong stems that remain fresh and upright when arranged.
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Height: 24–30 inches tall
Width: 18–24 inches wide
Foliage color: Deep to medium glossy green
Flower color: Pink, single bowl-shaped, fragrant
Bloom time: Late spring to mid-summer
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low—remove spent blooms, cut foliage to ground after frost, mulch for winter; sturdy stems may benefit from staking or support in heavy bloom
Growing zone: USDA zones 4–8
Wildlife attractors: Highly appealing to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators; generally deer- and rabbit-resistantThis plant can be seen at Brooks Gardens Peonies.
