PL#4325
'Paula Fay'
Paeonia
Introduced in 1968 by American breeder Orville Fay, Paeonia ‘Paula Fay’ is a celebrated early‑blooming peony known for its vivid, luminous pink semi‑double flowers. The blooms open in late spring with broad, gently cupped petals that create a bold, modern look, and the color holds exceptionally well in sun. Its strong stems and reliable early performance earned it the APS Gold Medal in 1988, cementing its status as one of the finest early pink varieties in cultivation. The plant forms a sturdy, upright clump of deep green foliage that remains attractive throughout the season. Thriving in full sun with fertile, well‑drained soil, ‘Paula Fay’ is a long‑lived, high‑impact peony ideal for extending the peony season and adding bright, energetic color to borders and cutting gardens.
Public reference
- Genus
- Paeonia
- Species
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- Cultivar
- Paula Fay
- Trade name
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- Hardiness zones
- 3–8 (USDA)
- Mature height
- 3.333 ft
- Mature width
- 2–2.5 ft
- Description
- Introduced in 1968 by American breeder Orville Fay, Paeonia ‘Paula Fay’ is a celebrated early‑blooming peony known for its vivid, luminous pink semi‑double flowers. The blooms open in late spring with broad, gently cupped petals that create a bold, modern look, and the color holds exceptionally well in sun. Its strong stems and reliable early performance earned it the APS Gold Medal in 1988, cementing its status as one of the finest early pink varieties in cultivation. The plant forms a sturdy, upright clump of deep green foliage that remains attractive throughout the season. Thriving in full sun with fertile, well‑drained soil, ‘Paula Fay’ is a long‑lived, high‑impact peony ideal for extending the peony season and adding bright, energetic color to borders and cutting gardens.
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- Deciduous / evergreen
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- Deer resistant
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- Thornless
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Legal
- Asexual propagation forbidden
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