Madame Forel peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Madame Forel'
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 Forel' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Madame Forel') 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, pinkish lavender flowers are large and slightly fragrant, and they open in late spring. The stems are weak, so you may want to stake them to hold up the heavy blooms.
Pairs well with Blonde Ambition blue grama, Sedge, Carlton daffodil, and Fragrant sumac.