Carmen peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Carmen'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall
- Habit
- Tall, upright
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Light pink, crimson flecks, light pink mottling, ages to lighter
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Carmen' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Carmen') 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 grows tall and upright, with strong red stems and light green leaves. Large light pink flowers with crimson flecks open in early summer and fade to a lighter shade. Victor Lemoine bred it in 1898.
Pairs well with Spotted dead nettle, Sensitive fern, and Sedge.