• Herbaceous
  • Perennial
  • Zones 3–8
  • Pink
  • Double

Shirley Temple

Perennial herbaceous peony in pink and white, blooming in late spring. Fully double flowers that open light rose and change to white. USDA zones 3–8.

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A Shirley Temple peony flower up close on the plant
A Shirley Temple peony flower up close on the plant

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Shirley Temple peony plants in bloom in a garden
Shirley Temple peony plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Herbaceous Double · 6–7 in (15–18 cm)
Colors
  • Pink
  • White
Blend
Blooms
Late spring
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
2½ ft (76–81 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun, Part shade
Hardiness
USDA zones 3–8 Perennial
Planted as
Bare root
Botanical name
Paeonia lactiflora

In the garden

  • Rarely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Herbaceous lactiflora peony sold by Breck's as an early flowering fully double variety.

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  • DutchGrownLive plant

    6

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    $14.75Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • Gurney'sLive plant

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    $14.99Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • Breck'sLive plant

    1 Division | Ships in Spring

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    $16.99Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • True Leaf MarketLive plant

    1 Bulb

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    $16.99Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • Garden Goods DirectLive plant

    2 Gallon Pot

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    $62.95Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • Nature Hills NurseryLive plant

    #2 Container

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    $82.99Checked Oct 14, 2026

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All photos

  • A Shirley Temple peony flower up close on the plant
    A Shirley Temple peony flower up close on the plant
  • Shirley Temple peony plants in bloom in a garden
    Shirley Temple peony plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Shirley Temple hardy in my zone?

Shirley Temple survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 3 to 8. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does Shirley Temple need full sun?

Shirley Temple grows in full sun or part shade.

When does Shirley Temple bloom?

Shirley Temple blooms in late spring.

Is Shirley Temple good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Shirley Temple as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

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