Couronne d’Or peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Couronne dOr'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- White
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Couronne d’Or' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Couronne d’Or') 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. Large, double white flowers open in late spring with a ring of yellow stamens near the center. The stems are strong, so the blooms hold up well in a vase. The scent is strong, and some people find it disagreeable.
Pairs well with Rainbow's End hosta, Royal fern, Monkshood, and Spanish bluebell.