Mademoiselle Desbuisson peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Mademoiselle Desbuisson'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2.5 to 3.5 feet wide
- Habit
- Compact, tall, upright
- Bloom color
- Pink, silver(y) edges, lilac shading, white center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Mademoiselle Desbuisson' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Mademoiselle Desbuisson') 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. Crousse bred it in 1893. The large, fragrant, pink blooms have silvery edges and fade to a milk white center in mid-season. The compact, upright plants stay tall and sturdy.
Pairs well with Bobo hydrangea, Stargazer lily, and Garlic chives.