Madame de Montijo peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Madame de Montijo'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Madame de Montijo' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Madame de Montijo') 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 flowers open in late spring. They have lilac-white outer petals and a collar of narrow cream-white petals. Jacques Foulard bred it.
Pairs well with Showy milkweed, Foxtail barley, Sensitive fern, and Pink Impression tulip.