Edmond Lebon peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Edmond Lebon'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Rose-pink or carmine-pink, silver(y) shading, white highlights
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Edmond Lebon' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Edmond Lebon') 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. The large double flowers are dark pink and turn silvery at the center with age. This dwarf plant blooms in mid to late spring and has stout stems and good foliage.
Pairs well with Smooth aster, Sedge, Cheerfulness daffodil, and Rock soapwort.