Peony 'Nick Shaylor'

Paeonia lactiflora 'Nick Shaylor' is a very late-flowering peony with large rose-form blooms and a slightly pinker tone than the comparison cited by the American Peony Society. The [American Peony Society registry]() lists Shaylor and Allison as originators and describes stiff stems, dark green foliage, reliable flowering, and no fragrance. ## Flowers and habit This lactiflora cultivar is valued for flowers that open reliably from clean buds, supported by medium-length, stiff stems. The registry describes the color in comparison with another cultivar rather than assigning a precise RHS color name, so the flower color is recorded as pink-tinged. ## Growing conditions Choose a sunny or lightly shaded position with fertile soil and good drainage. Peonies resent crowns planted too deeply and standing water. The [RHS growing guide]() explains site selection and planting for herbaceous peonies. ## Maintenance Water newly planted peonies during establishment and during prolonged dry spells, while allowing excess moisture to drain away. After the foliage dies back in autumn, cut herbaceous stems to ground level. Avoid unnecessary disturbance of a mature clump, following the [RHS guide]().