Marie Deroux peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Marie Deroux'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Tall
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Pink, light pink shading, white edges, crimson flecks
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Marie Deroux' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Marie Deroux') 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, fragrant blooms open late in spring. They are flesh pink and fade to white at the petal edges, with crimson flecks. Crousse bred it.
Pairs well with Sweet William, Scentara Double Blue lilac, and Royal fern.