Madame Furtado peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Madame Furtado'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall
- Bloom color
- Pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Madame Furtado' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Madame Furtado') 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 double blooms are pink with a red and white center. They have a sweet fragrance and reach about 35 inches tall. Modeste Guérin bred it.
Pairs well with Sedge, Black Hero tulip, and Blue grama.