Madame Costé peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Madame Costé'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Medium
- Bloom color
- Pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Madame Costé' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Madame Costé') 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. It bears fragrant, double pink blooms with a sulphur center. Crousse introduced it in 1873.
Pairs well with Knapweed, Royal fern, and Carnaval De Nice tulip.