Mademoiselle Léonie Calot peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Mademoiselle Léonie Calot'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Mademoiselle Léonie Calot' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Mademoiselle Léonie Calot') 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. Its fully double, ruffled flowers open light flesh-pink in late spring and darken a bit in the center. They have a fresh, sweet fragrance and make fine cut flowers. The stems are weak and droop, so you may want to support them.
Pairs well with Coralbells, Standing Ovation little bluestem, Queen of Night tulip, and Cinnamon fern.