Ginette peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Ginette'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Compact, short, upright
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Seashell-pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Ginette' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Ginette') 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 seashell-pink double flowers are mildly fragrant and have crimson marks. The compact, upright plants have strong stems and good foliage. Auguste Dessert bred it.
Pairs well with Goldsturm black-eyed Susan, Switchgrass, and Sedge.