Monsieur Barral peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Monsieur Barral'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Tall
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Light pink, lilac shading, silver(y) edges
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Monsieur Barral' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Monsieur Barral') 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. Calot bred it in 1866. Fragrant, light pink flowers with lilac shading open in late spring and fade to silvery edges. The tall, open plant has long, strong stems.
Pairs well with Rainbow's End hosta, Monkshood, Blonde Ambition blue grama, and Cheerfulness daffodil.