François Rousseau peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'François Rousseau'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Red, golden-yellow center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'François Rousseau' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'François Rousseau') 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. Auguste Dessert bred it. The fragrant crimson flowers open early and have a silky sheen and a ring of yellow stamens. Blooms last a long time and do not burn.
Pairs well with Cheerfulness daffodil, Blonde Ambition blue grama, Sensitive fern, and Pincushion flower.