Madame Edouard Doriat peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Madame Edouard Doriat'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall
- Bloom color
- White
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Madame Edouard Doriat' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Madame Edouard Doriat') 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 large white flowers are double and loosely globular, with rounded petals lightly tipped crimson and golden stamens showing between them. Long, stiff stems make it a good choice for cutting. Auguste Dessert bred it.
Pairs well with Prairie dropseed, Smooth aster, and Ostrich fern.