Insignis peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Insignis'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Lilac-pink or carmine-pink, violet-red shading
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Insignis' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Insignis') 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 fragrant blooms open in lilac-pink or carmine-pink with violet-red shading. Modeste Guérin bred this peony.
Pairs well with Blanket flower, Fringed bleeding heart, and Sensitive fern.