Madame Emile Debatène peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Madame Emile Debatène'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2 to 4 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Madame Emile Debatène' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Madame Emile Debatène') is a perennial for borders, perennial beds, and cut flowers. 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 double, rose-shaped blooms are a bright pink and smell sweet. It is a free and dependable bloomer in spring.
Pairs well with Compass plant, African Queen lily, and Blue sage.