General Joffre peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'General Joffre'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Rose
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'General Joffre' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'General Joffre') 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. The flowers are rose and add warm color to a border. Kelway bred this cultivar, and you can cut the rose blooms for a vase.
Pairs well with Royal Standard hosta, Sedge, and Grape hyacinth.