Louise Mouchelet tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Louise Mouchelet'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Light pink or blush, salmon-pink center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Louise Mouchelet' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Louise Mouchelet') is a shrub for borders, cut flowers, and perennial beds. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and loamy soil. The blooms are light pink or blush with a salmon-pink center. Achille Mouchelet bred it in 1851.
Pairs well with Astilbe, Ostrich fern, Black Parrot tulip, and Clematis.