Mademoiselle Renée Dessert peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Mademoiselle Renée Dessert'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Mauve
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Mademoiselle Renée Dessert' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Mademoiselle Renée Dessert') 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. It bears double mauve flowers that you can cut for bouquets. The soft color blends well in a border or perennial bed. Etienne Méchin bred it.
Pairs well with Coralbells, Standing Ovation little bluestem, Polish Spirit clematis, and Cinnamon fern.