Paeonia lactiflora 'Nice Gal' | Nice Gal Peony

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DESCRIPTION
Paeonia lactiflora ‘Nice Gal’ opens in early to mid‑season with semi‑double blossoms in a soft rose‑pink that gently frost to silvery edges as the bloom matures. Each flower reveals a central tuft of golden stamens and deep-rose stigmas, exuding a mild fragrance and offering excellent performance as a cut flower.

Introduced in 1965 by William Krekler, ‘Nice Gal’ was honored in 2009 with the American Peony Society’s Award of Landscape Merit for its reliable performance and garden appeal. It forms compact, vigorous clumps that produce abundant flowers and even sets seed, attracting pollinators throughout the bloom season. Deer-resistant and floriferous, this cultivar combines elegant coloration with dependable structural strength, making it a popular and long-lasting choice for landscape and floral use.

DESCRIPTION
Paeonia lactiflora ‘Nice Gal’ opens in early to mid‑season with semi‑double blossoms in a soft rose‑pink that gently frost to silvery edges as the bloom matures. Each flower reveals a central tuft of golden stamens and deep-rose stigmas, exuding a mild fragrance and offering excellent performance as a cut flower.

Introduced in 1965 by William Krekler, ‘Nice Gal’ was honored in 2009 with the American Peony Society’s Award of Landscape Merit for its reliable performance and garden appeal. It forms compact, vigorous clumps that produce abundant flowers and even sets seed, attracting pollinators throughout the bloom season. Deer-resistant and floriferous, this cultivar combines elegant coloration with dependable structural strength, making it a popular and long-lasting choice for landscape and floral use.

 

  • Height: 28–30 inches tall
    Width: 28–30 inches wide
    Foliage color: Glossy medium-to-dark green
    Flower color: Lavender‑pink to deep rose semi‑double blooms with frosted (silver‑edged) petals
    Bloom time: Early to mid‑season
    Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade (
    Water requirements: Moderate
    Maintenance: Low—sturdy stems that stand without staking; deadhead spent flowers
    Growing zone: USDA zones 3–8
    Wildlife attractors: Very attractive to pollinators including bees, butterflies, and even hummingbirds; deer- and rabbit-resistant

    This plant can be seen at Sebright Gardens.

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