Madame Lemoinier peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Madame Lemoinier'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Spreading
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Madame Lemoinier' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Madame Lemoinier') 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. Large double blooms open in mid to late spring. The flowers are pale old-rose-pink with a lavender tinge and crimson flecks in the center. They have a fair fragrance and sit on tall, erect stems.
Pairs well with African Queen lily, Prairie dropseed, and Maiden pink.