Cytherée peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Cytherée'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Compact, medium, upright
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Rose-pink, mauve shading, crimson flecks
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Cytherée' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Cytherée') 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 1856. The rose-pink blooms have mauve shading and crimson flecks in the center. They open in early summer on long, strong stems that hold up well in a vase.
Pairs well with Francee hosta, Miss Kim lilac, Ostrich fern, and Picture tulip.