Beaumarchais peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Beaumarchais'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Tall
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Pink, mauve shading
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Beaumarchais' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Beaumarchais') 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. Tall stems carry large, double, pink flowers with mauve shading and overlapping petals. The blooms open late in spring. Victor Lemoine & Sons bred it.
Pairs well with Nepeta, Sedge, and American cranberrybush.