Armand Rousseau peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Armand Rousseau'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Short
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Carmine-pink, purple shading, silver(y) highlights
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Armand Rousseau' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Armand Rousseau') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, and perennial beds. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and loamy soil. Semi-double carmine-pink blooms open in early to mid spring with purple shading and silvery highlights. The short, stiff plants have large, light green leaves. Auguste Dessert bred it.
Pairs well with Wild geranium, Switchgrass, and Stargazer lily.