Auguste Dessert peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Auguste Dessert'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Cerise or cherry-red, mauve shading, silver(y) edges
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Auguste Dessert' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Auguste Dessert') is a perennial for borders and perennial beds, and it also makes a fair cut flower. 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. The large double blooms open in mid to late spring in cherry-red with mauve shading and narrow silvery edges. Its bold color makes a strong accent in the garden. 'Auguste Dessert' bred it.
Pairs well with Purrsian Blue nepeta, Incrediball Storm Proof smooth hydrangea, and Compass plant.