Madame Barillet Deschamps peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Madame Barillet Deschamps'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Medium
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Light pink, cream blending, silver(y) shading, violet shading
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Madame Barillet Deschamps' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Madame Barillet Deschamps') 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. Large, fragrant, light pink blooms open in early to mid spring and fade to a delicate silver pink in the sun. Jacques Calot bred it in 1868. The strong stems carry buds in clusters.
Pairs well with Gooseneck loosestrife, Dalmatian bellflower, and Switchgrass.