Marguerite Gérard peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Marguerite Gérard'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 2.5 feet tall
- Habit
- Spreading
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Light pink, cream center, ages to white
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Marguerite Gérard' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Marguerite Gérard') is a perennial for borders, perennial beds, and cut flowers. 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. The large, double blooms are light pink with a cream center and age to white. They have a strong fragrance like wild-cherry blossoms. Crousse bred it, and the stems are lax at the base, so you may want to give them support.
Pairs well with American Gold Rush black-eyed Susan, Little Beauty tulip, and Kentucky bluegrass.