Louise Renault peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Louise Renault'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Pink, darker shading, ages to white
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Louise Renault' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Louise Renault') 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 fragrant double blooms open pink with darker shading and age to white. Crousse bred it, and the flowers have a slate-rose tone.
Pairs well with August Moon hosta, Goldsturm black-eyed Susan, and Cheerfulness daffodil.