Directeur Ursat peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Directeur Ursat'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Medium
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Directeur Ursat' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Directeur Ursat') is a perennial for borders, perennial beds, and cut flowers. 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 double blooms are light pink with a yellow tinted globular center. They open early on medium height stems. Edouard Doriat bred it.
Pairs well with Picture tulip, Ostrich fern, and African Queen lily.