Idille peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Idille'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3.5 feet tall
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Idille' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Idille') 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. Late blooming white double flowers open in late spring to early summer. They face upward, smell strongly fragrant, and look like blooming roses in the center. Stems stand upright, though support helps during long rainy spells.
Pairs well with Rainbow's End hosta, Sedge, and Spanish bluebell.