Jacques Doriat peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Jacques Doriat'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3.5 feet tall
- Bloom color
- Carmine-pink, silver(y) highlights, light yellow center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Jacques Doriat' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Jacques Doriat') is a perennial for borders, perennial beds, and cut flowers. 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 carry carmine-pink petals with silvery highlights and straw yellow petaloids at the center. Edouard Doriat bred it. Plants reach about 39 inches tall.
Pairs well with Wild bergamot, Blonde Ambition blue grama, Cheerfulness daffodil, and Sensitive fern.