Charlot peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Charlot'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 7 feet tall
- Habit
- Tall
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Pink, silver(y) shading, lilac shading, red shading
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Charlot' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Charlot') 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 double flowers are silvery lilac with a carmine base and broad silvery borders. They open in early summer on strong stems. Edouard Doriat bred it.
Pairs well with Gooseneck loosestrife, Smooth aster, Royal fern, and Spanish bluebell.