Cérès peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Cérès'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Tall
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Light pink, lighter center, yellow center, scarlet flecks
- Foliage color
- Dark foliage
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Cérès' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Cérès') is a perennial for borders, perennial beds, and cut flowers. 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 fragrant, light pink blooms have scarlet flecks in the center and open early in the season. Verdier bred it in 1860. The dark green leaves have red veins and stay full on strong, tall stems.
Pairs well with Swamp milkweed, Black Parrot tulip, and Sensitive fern.