Charles Doriat peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Charles Doriat'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Lilac, salmon-pink center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Charles Doriat' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Charles Doriat') 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. The Japanese type flowers have lilac outer petals around a salmon-pink center. They open in early summer. Edouard Doriat bred it.
Pairs well with Scentara Double Blue lilac, Sedge, Ostrich fern, and Picture tulip.