Louise Delettre peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Louise Delettre'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Light pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Louise Delettre' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Louise Delettre') 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 flowers are single and light pink, with an open and simple shape. You can cut the blooms to bring indoors, or leave them to color the garden. Edouard Doriat bred it.
Pairs well with Goldsturm black-eyed Susan, August Moon hosta, Cheerfulness daffodil, and Sedge.