Directeur Aubry peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Directeur Aubry'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Violet-red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Directeur Aubry' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Directeur Aubry') 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. Its double blooms are violet-red and make a bold show in the garden. You can cut the stems for bouquets. François-Félix Crousse bred it.
Pairs well with Lanceleaf coreopsis, Obedient plant, and Sedge.