La Sublime peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'La Sublime'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Tall, upright
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Rose-pink or crimson
- Foliage color
- Dark foliage
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'La Sublime' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'La Sublime') is a perennial for borders 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. Parmentier bred it, and the tall, upright plants carry dark green leaves. Rose-pink or crimson semi-double flowers open in early summer.
Pairs well with Black-eyed Susan, Cinnamon fern, and Queen of Night tulip.