Berthe d’Hour peony

Paeonia lactiflora 'Berthe dHour'

PerennialPaeoniaceae

APS Registry

Berthe d’Hour peony
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Soil types
Loam

Garden uses

BorderCut flowerPerennial bed

Notes

'Berthe d’Hour' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Berthe d’Hour') 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. It earned a Symposium II rating of 4.7. Plant it where you can enjoy the blooms up close and bring a few stems indoors.

Pairs well with Anise hyssop, Wild bergamot, and Cinnamon fern.