Le Patriote Québécois peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Le Patriote Québécois'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Burgundy-red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Le Patriote Québécois' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Le Patriote Québécois') 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 double burgundy-red flowers measure 6½ inches across and usually come 3 per stem. Blooms are fragrant and open in mid to late spring. Plants reach about 36 inches tall.
Pairs well with Pale purple coneflower, Ostrich fern, Little Beauty tulip, and Phantom panicle hydrangea.