La Tulipe peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'La Tulipe'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 4 feet tall
- Habit
- Tall
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Light pink, cream center, crimson edges, ages to cream
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'La Tulipe' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'La Tulipe') 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 large double blooms are light pink with a cream center and crimson edges, and they age to cream. They open in mid spring and are fragrant. Jacques Calot bred it.
Pairs well with Cinnamon fern, Pussytoes, and Japanese spirea.