Paeonia lactiflora 'Paula Fay' | Paula Fay Peony
DESCRIPTION
Paeonia lactiflora ‘Paula Fay’ unfurls semi-double blossoms of bright hot pink with a warm golden-yellow stamen cluster at its center in late spring to early summer. Each bloom sits atop a strong, self-supporting stem and carries a delicate, sweet fragrance, making it an excellent choice for floral arrangements and garden beds alike. Following the bloom, the glossy, divided foliage remains lush throughout the season.
Introduced in 1968 by Orville Fay and recognized with the American Peony Society’s Gold Medal in 1988, ‘Paula Fay’ is a reliable and vigorous hybrid. It forms compact, productive clumps and is valued for its high cut-flower yield and pollinator-friendly pollen. Its long vase life, when cut at bud stage, and its resilience make it a favored selection for both seasoned gardeners and florists.
DESCRIPTION
Paeonia lactiflora ‘Paula Fay’ unfurls semi-double blossoms of bright hot pink with a warm golden-yellow stamen cluster at its center in late spring to early summer. Each bloom sits atop a strong, self-supporting stem and carries a delicate, sweet fragrance, making it an excellent choice for floral arrangements and garden beds alike. Following the bloom, the glossy, divided foliage remains lush throughout the season.
Introduced in 1968 by Orville Fay and recognized with the American Peony Society’s Gold Medal in 1988, ‘Paula Fay’ is a reliable and vigorous hybrid. It forms compact, productive clumps and is valued for its high cut-flower yield and pollinator-friendly pollen. Its long vase life, when cut at bud stage, and its resilience make it a favored selection for both seasoned gardeners and florists.
DESCRIPTION
Paeonia lactiflora ‘Paula Fay’ unfurls semi-double blossoms of bright hot pink with a warm golden-yellow stamen cluster at its center in late spring to early summer. Each bloom sits atop a strong, self-supporting stem and carries a delicate, sweet fragrance, making it an excellent choice for floral arrangements and garden beds alike. Following the bloom, the glossy, divided foliage remains lush throughout the season.
Introduced in 1968 by Orville Fay and recognized with the American Peony Society’s Gold Medal in 1988, ‘Paula Fay’ is a reliable and vigorous hybrid. It forms compact, productive clumps and is valued for its high cut-flower yield and pollinator-friendly pollen. Its long vase life, when cut at bud stage, and its resilience make it a favored selection for both seasoned gardeners and florists.
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Height: 24–36 inches
Width: 18–36 inches
Foliage color: Glossy medium to dark green
Flower color: Bright, vibrant hot-pink to deep pink semi-double blooms with golden-yellow centers
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light requirements: Full sun
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low—remove spent blooms, cut foliage to ground after frost, mulch before winter
Growing zone: USDA zones 3–8 (some extend to zone 9)
Wildlife attractors: Attracts bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators; resistant to deer and rabbits; excellent for cut flower useThis plant can be seen at Peonies at Glencoe Farms.
