Hubert Degris peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Hubert Degris'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Purple - lilac, yellow center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Hubert Degris' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Hubert Degris') 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 Japanese type blooms have lilac purple petals around narrow yellow petaloids. Auguste Dessert bred it in 1929.
Pairs well with Lupine, Switchgrass, Annabelle hydrangea, and Stargazer lily.