Comte de Nanteuil peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Comte de Nanteuil'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Tall, upright
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Pink, violet shading, salmon-pink center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Comte de Nanteuil' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Comte de Nanteuil') 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. Jacques Calot bred it in 1858. The tall, upright stems carry fragrant pink blooms with violet shading and a salmon-pink center in early summer.
Pairs well with Monkshood, Prairie dropseed, Sedge, and Grape hyacinth.