Marmontel peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Marmontel'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Compact, medium, upright
- Bloom color
- Pink
- Foliage color
- Dark foliage
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Marmontel' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Marmontel') 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 grows as a compact, upright mound with dark foliage. The double pink flowers are fragrant. Crousse bred it, and it makes a sweet-scented cut flower.
Pairs well with Scentara Double Blue lilac, Blue grama, and White spruce.