Cricket Hill Garden
Paeonia, 'Lois Elaine Laning' hybrid tree peony
Notable characteristics: Reddish orange double blossoms are freely produced on this vigorous grower. Flowers do hang somewhat to the side. The only hybrid tree peony introduced by breeder Chris Laning. Many fine herbaceous hybrids resulted from his work. Named after his wife.
Cultivar group, hybridizer and year introduced: P. lutea hybrid, Laning, 1995
Growth habit and size at maturity (10 years old): To 3' tall and wide.
Flower form and size: Double, 5". Flowers do droop and hang to the side somewhat.
Flower fragrance: Slight lemon scent.
Bloom time: Late-season hybrid tree peony, blooms in our USDA zone 6a garden in the first week of June.
Zone hardiness: Proven in USDA zones 4-9.
Plant size: 1 year old tree peonies have 1 woody stem, with side buds, and a well developed root system.
When we ship: FALL 2025.