Baronne James de Rothschild peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Baronne James de Rothschild'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 to 3.5 feet tall
- Bloom color
- Pink, silver(y) shading
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Baronne James de Rothschild' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Baronne James de Rothschild') 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. Modeste Guérin bred it in 1851. The fragrant flowers are pink with silvery shading, and the plant grows about 35 to 39 inches tall.
Pairs well with Incrediball hydrangea, Ostrich fern, and Picture tulip.