Charlotte Saulnay peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Charlotte Saulnay'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Purple - lilac, yellow center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Charlotte Saulnay' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Charlotte Saulnay') 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 are purple lilac with yellow staminodes. Edouard Doriat bred it.
Pairs well with Prairie dropseed, Black Hero tulip, and Virginia spiderwort.