Madame Lemoine tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Madame Lemoine'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Compact, tall, upright
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- White, pink shading, lilac shading, silver(y) shading
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Madame Lemoine' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Madame Lemoine') is a shrub for borders, cut flowers, and perennial beds. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and loamy soil. The double blooms open in early summer and are fragrant. The flowers are white with pink, lilac, and silvery shading. Jacques Calot bred it, and its compact, upright habit suits smaller beds.
Pairs well with Cat mint, Blue Arrow Rocky mountain juniper, and Ostrich fern.